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Law enforcement authorities recovered nearly Php 95 million worth of suspected shabu and detained a suspected courier during an operation at Lipata Port on March 14, 2026.
The operation, conducted around 4:45 AM, involved the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Ports Authority Police (PPA), and other supporting units.
The individual taken into custody is a 23-year-old male identified by authorities as a high-value suspect and a resident of Taguig City.
Officials recovered 14 packages of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride with an estimated value of Php 95,200,000. A gray pickup truck, spare tire, and mobile phone linked to the suspected transport were also seized.
The suspect was immediately informed of his rights and placed in custody. Confiscated items were documented and turned over to authorities for further investigation.
“Malinaw ang ating mensahe—hindi natin hahayaan na magamit ang ating mga pantalan bilang daanan ng ilegal na droga. Through sustained coordination and vigilance, we will continue to intercept these shipments and hold those responsible accountable,” PNP Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said, commending the teams for their coordinated effort.
