By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan
MANILA – Authorities have intercepted a shipment containing 43 kilos of shabu worth around PHP292.4 million at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) in Manila on Monday.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said the shipment containing 129 rectangular packs of shabu is currently under investigation to determine its origin, intended recipients and possible links to local and international drug trafficking networks.
“This successful interdiction highlights the unwavering commitment of our law enforcement agencies to protect the country’s borders from the entry of illegal drugs,” PDEA chief Undersecretary Isagani Nerez said in a statement on Wednesday.
“Through strengthened inter-agency cooperation and intensified intelligence operations, we will continue to pursue and dismantle drug trafficking syndicates that threaten the safety and welfare of our communities,” he added.
The country’s ports remain under strict monitoring as the government continue to enhance its enforcement capabilities against illegal drug activities.
Nerez said the operation demonstrates the effectiveness of strong coordination among partner agencies in protecting the country from becoming corridors of drug trafficking.
Authorities assured the public that case build-up operations and profiling activities are ongoing in preparation for the filing of appropriate charges against individuals involved in the attempted shipment of illegal drugs. (PNA)
