FOUR kilos of imported methampetamine hydrochloride (shabu) from India amounting to Php 27,600,000.00 were seized from a lady claimant following a controlled delivery operation conducted by PDEA agents and Bureao of Custom on Tuesday night (April 12).
Authorities identified the arrested claimant as Lionela Dela Cruz, resident of Brgy. Aguado, Trese Martirez, Cavite.
The parcel containing the imported shabu emanated from India and arrived at the Port of Clark last April 9, 2022.
“The imported meth was concealed inside a four motorcycle sprocket box and was consigned to Dela Cruz. The discovery of the illegal substances prompted us to launch a controlled delivery operation against the consignee”, Team Leader said.
The operation was jointly conducted by operatives led by PDEA Pampanga Provincial Office, PDEA CALABABARZON, Clark Airport Interdiction Unit, Bureau of Customs Port of Clark, AVSEU3, Cavite PPDEU and Trece Marteres CPS.
A charge for violation of Section 4 (importation of dangerous drugs) of Republic Act 9165 will be filed against the lady consignee. (VICTOR BALDEMOR)
