Crystal meth worth P3.4 million seized from 3 suspects in Pasay
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested three suspects and seized from them 500 grams of suspected crystal meth, locally known as shabu, in a buy-bust operation in Pasay City on Wednesday.
The shabu is worth about P3.4 million, according to a PDEA report.
The Special Enforcement Team of the PDEA Calabarzon office conducted the operation at the branch of a fast food chain on Roxas Boulevard.
The suspects were identified as Halil Olama, 23,; Samsoding Ampatuan, 23; and Junaid Casidar — all of Parañaque City.
The PDEA also recovered the marked money used by undercover agents, although it was unclear how much was retrieved.
Article continues after this advertisementPhotos from PDEA showed a backpack with the shabu and a bundle of 1,000-peso bills in a brown paper bag.
Article continues after this advertisementThe suspects will face charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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