PNP: 4 suspects nabbed, P455.6M worth of shabu seized in Zamboanga City

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Four suspects were arrested after authorities seized around P455.6 million worth of suspected shabu in a joint anti-drug operation in Zamboanga City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday.

“I have directed our concerned units to pursue the investigation beyond the four arrested suspects and establish the entire chain behind this illegal drug operation,” PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said.

“We must identify the sources, financiers, distributors, and other personalities involved so that we can dismantle the network, not just intercept its products,” he added.

The PNP said around a total of 67 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu were confiscated in the operation.

Authorities initially seized around two kilograms of suspected shabu during the buy-bust operation conducted at 4:52 p.m. under "Coplan Shadow Ice."

A subsequent search of the target area yielded another 65 kilograms of the illegal substance, bringing the total estimated standard drug price to P455.6 million.

Also recovered were cellular phones, identification cards, a weighing scale, a vehicle, and other items believed to be connected to the illegal activity.

The four suspects will face charges for sale and possession of illegal drugs under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. — Joviland Rita/RSJ, GMA News