6 nabbed, P102K ‘shabu’ seized in Subic

Six people were arrested, and P102,000 worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) was seized from this alleged drug den in Subic town, Zambales province

Six people were arrested, and P102,000 worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) was seized from this alleged drug den in Subic town, Zambales province. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Zambales)

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales––Six suspected drug traders were arrested during a buy-bust operation Sunday in Subic town, police said.

Investigators said the alleged drug den operator, Renato Galote, 54, was caught with his cohorts identified as Alma Noble, 46; Roxanne Manalo, 30; Phillip Escorton, 38; Rey Eugenio, 33, and Ener Monar, 47.

Confiscated from them were five heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) weighing 15 grams worth P102,000, drug paraphernalia, and P500 marked money.

The suspects were detained at the custodial facility of the Subic police station. He faces charges of violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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