2 drug suspects yield P14-M shabu

By Connie Calipay

LEGAZPI CITY --- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) reported on Monday the seizure of PHP14 million worth of suspected shabu and the arrest of two high-value individuals during a buy-bust operation on Sunday evening.

PRO-5 Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr., acting regional director, said the operation took place at Barangay Bagasbas, in Daet, Camarines Norte.

The suspects were identified as "Temio" and "Bert," residents of Labo, Camarines Norte.

During the operation, law enforcement confiscated two knot-tied transparent plastic sachets and two heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu, weighing around 2,060 grams, with a total estimated value of PHP14,008,000.

The two suspects will face charges for violating Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (PNA)