Elderly Woman Nabbed in Quezon Drug Bust, P191,000 Worth of Shabu Seized
A 61-year-old woman was arrested in Quezon, Philippines, for allegedly selling crystal meth to an undercover operative. Approximately P191,000 worth of the illegal drug was seized, highlighting the persistent issue of drug trafficking in the region.
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