Mindanao Politician Allegedly Financed P3.5B Shabu Smuggling Via Private Plane
A politician from Mindanao allegedly funded a private plane intended to smuggle P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Investigations are ongoing, with potential charges against the politician and accomplices.
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