SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur—Three individuals were arrested after authorities seized more than P112,000 worth of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 13, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on Friday, Oct. 16.
According to police, the operation resulted in the confiscation of 13 heat-sealed plastic sachets containing suspected shabu weighing approximately 16.49 grams, including the packaging.
The seized illegal drugs have an estimated standard drug price of P112,132, authorities said.
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The arrest was conducted jointly by the Laoag City Police Station and other law enforcement personnel.
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Police are preparing criminal complaints against the suspects for alleged violations of Sections 5, 11 and 12 of Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
This law penalizes the sale and possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. /apl
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