Major Drug Traffickers Arrested in Batangas City with ₱1.4 Million Worth of Shabu
2 big-time traffickers yield P1.4-M shabu in Batangas City
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Two suspected drug traffickers were arrested in Batangas City, Philippines, on May 21, 2023, during a police buy-bust operation. The suspects, identified as 'Leony' and 'Bopak,' were found with 209.74 grams of shabu valued at ₱1.4 million. They are classified as high-value individuals in the police drug watchlist.
- 01The operation occurred at around 12:44 a.m. in Barangay Sta. Clara, Batangas City.
- 02The seized shabu weighed 209.74 grams and was valued at ₱1,426,232 based on the Dangerous Drugs Board's valuation.
- 03The suspects are classified as high-value individuals (HVIs), indicating their significant role in drug trafficking.
- 04The police are conducting follow-up investigations to trace the source of the illegal drugs.
- 05The suspects are facing charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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On May 21, 2023, two suspected drug traffickers, known only as 'Leony' and 'Bopak,' were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Batangas City, Philippines. The operation, conducted by the Police Regional Office 4A, took place around 12:44 a.m. in Barangay Sta. Clara. The suspects were apprehended after allegedly selling ₱10,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) to an undercover operative. Upon their arrest, authorities discovered 42 heat-sealed plastic sachets containing a total of 209.74 grams of shabu, valued at ₱1,426,232 (approximately $25,000 USD) based on the Dangerous Drugs Board's valuation of ₱6,800 per gram. These individuals have been classified as high-value individuals (HVIs) on the police drug watchlist, which includes significant figures in drug trafficking. Following the arrests, Batangas police have initiated further investigations to identify the source of the drugs. The suspects are currently in police custody and face charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, which aims to combat illegal drug activities in the Philippines.
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The arrest of these traffickers may disrupt local drug trafficking operations and enhance community safety.
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