Two alleged high-value drug suspects were apprehended in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, on Friday after authorities recovered an estimated P27.6 million worth of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu.
The suspects, identified only by their aliases “Gang” and “Cesar,” were arrested during a joint buy-bust operation conducted in Barangay San Francisco, according to a report from the Police Regional Office-Davao Region (PRO-11).
Police Regional Office-Davao Region Director Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete confirmed that the operation resulted in the seizure of several plastic sachets and knot-tied packs containing approximately 4,060 grams (4.06 kg) of shabu, which carries a Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) value of P27,608,000.
In addition to the drugs, authorities also recovered the marked P1,000 bill used in the transaction, along with P100,000 in boodle money and two bags.
The suspects are currently detained at the Panabo City Police Station. They face charges for violating the Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
