P1.36 Billion Worth of Shabu from Laos Seized at Manila Port
Philippine authorities seized approximately 200 kilograms of shabu, valued at P1.36 billion (approximately $23 million), from a container shipment originating from Laos. The bust highlights intensified regional efforts against drug trafficking.
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