Over P500,000 suspected marijuana intercepted at Zambo Sur delivery hub
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Anti-narcotics agents intercepted a parcel containing over four kilograms of suspected dried marijuana leaves worth over P500,000 during an interdiction operation at a local delivery hub in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on Saturday.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-9 (PDEA-9) – Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office (ZDSPO) reported that operatives, together with the PDEA Special Enforcement Service (SES) K9 Unit, conducted the operation at around 12:05 p.m. in Barangay Bulanit.
During the search, authorities discovered four bricks of dried leaves believed to be marijuana concealed inside the package.
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The seized contraband weighed approximately 4.274 kilograms valued at P512,880.
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No arrests were made during the operation as the identities of the parcel’s sender and intended receiver remain subject to validation by investigators.
The confiscated items were placed under PDEA custody for proper documentation, laboratory examination, and further legal proceedings.
PDEA-9 reiterated its call for public vigilance, emphasizing that community reporting and cooperation remain crucial in supporting the government’s ongoing campaign against illegal drugs.
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