INTERIOR and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday announced the biggest haul of drugs so far in the country of around two tons of shabu worth over P13.3 billion in Alitagtag, Batangas.
“Nandito kami ngayon para i-announce na ito na siguro ay makasaysayang pinakamalaking huling droga sa kasaysayan ng ating bansa,” Abalos said.
“Ang mga nahuling droga ay more or less, ayon sa estimate ng PDEA, higit kumulang mga dalawang tonelada. At ito ay more or less nagkakahalagang mga P13.3 billion based on standard drug price,” he added.
Alitagtag Municipal Police Station conducted an intelligence-driven checkpoint in Barangay Pinagkurusan around 8 a.m. and seized the illegal drugs.
According to Abalos, a male suspect was arrested and placed under the custody of authorities.
He will face charges for violation of the Sections 5 and 11 of Article II of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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