P159-M suspected cocaine surrendered in Cagayan coastal town
TUGUEGARAO CITY — Four fishermen turned over 30.15 kilograms of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of P159 million, to police in Aparri, Cagayan, on Saturday, Nov. 14, the Cagayan provincial police reported.
The packages were spotted floating off the coast of Barangay Sanja, Aparri West, at around 10:30 a.m., about 40 nautical miles (74 kilometers) from the boundary between Fuga and Camiguin islands, said Police Col. Mardito Anguluan, Cagayan police director.
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The suspected cocaine was contained in a rectangular black package bearing the markings of a double G logo, a mouth and a tongue. Inside were 26 transparent plastic packs.
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Personnel from the Aparri police, led by officer-in-charge Police Maj. Vilmore Mallillin, responded to the area along with members of the Provincial Intelligence Unit–Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit and the 2nd Cagayan Mobile Force Company. The fishermen then surrendered the packages to the authorities.
The suspected cocaine has been turned over to the police crime laboratory for examination and confirmation. INQ
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