P1 Billion Shabu Bust in Pampanga: South Korean Arrested at NAIA

Over P1 Billion Worth of Shabu Seized in Angeles City Drug Bust; South Korean National Apprehended Angeles City, Pampanga – In a major blow to the illegal drug trade, authorities in Angeles City, Pampanga recently seized over 155 kilograms of shabu with an estimated street value exceeding P1 billion. The discovery was made during a search warrant operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 3 and Angeles City Police in a local apartment. "The operation was the culmination of several weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering," stated a PDEA spokesperson. The apartment was found to be a major storage point for the illegal substance. Further investigation led to the arrest of a South Korean national at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. Authorities discovered additional drugs in the suspect’s luggage. The suspect is currently in custody and will face charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The successful operation demonstrates the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to combat the drug menace in the Philippines. The significant amount of shabu seized will undoubtedly disrupt the operations of a major drug syndicate.