Pasig: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized PHP816 million worth of suspected shabu concealed in inbound parcels from California, USA. PDEA Director General Isagani Nerez announced that authorities confiscated 120 kilograms of shabu in Pasig City Sunday, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs.

According to Philippines News Agency, the PDEA-National Capital Region Eastern District Office spearheaded the operation, collaborating with the Southern District Office, PDEA-Airport Interdiction Unit K-9 Unit, Eastern Police District, District Drug Enforcement Unit, and Pasig City Police Station. The illegal drugs were packed inside assorted chip boxes shipped from various addresses in California and addressed to multiple consignees in Taguig, Pasig, and Makati.

Nerez stated that the evidence was forwarded to the PDEA laboratory service for confirmatory analysis, with case documentation and legal procedures currently underway. He emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating, "This interdiction success is a product of strong collaboration between PDEA and our law enforcement partners. Our presence in major airports, seaports, and cargo facilities is not just necessary. It is imperative."

PDEA encouraged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious packages or drug-related activities. Reports can be made anonymously through the agency's official social media platforms.