Three arrested as police seize over P112,000 worth of crystal meth in Laoag
Police detained three suspects after confiscating more than P112,000 in alleged shabu during a buy-bust in Barangay 13, Laoag City.
Law enforcement officers carried out a buy-bust operation in Barangay 13, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, on Friday. The raid resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of 13 heat-sealed sachets containing an estimated 16.49 grams of crystal meth, valued at roughly P112,132. The operation was led by the Laoag City Police Station together with other authorities, who are preparing criminal complaints against the detainees.
Why it matters
The bust highlights continued police efforts to curb methamphetamine trafficking in the Ilocos region.
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