Illegal drugs (suspected shabu) with an estimated value of P111.186,800.00 was intercepted by authorities along Barangay New Mahayag, Catbalogan City midmorning of April 16, 2025.
The prohibited drugs, weighing 16.35 kilograms contained in 15 pack was found loaded inside an Isuzu white Crosswind car, bearing plate number YBH 931.
Initial reports say that the PNP-Highway Patrol group conducting an anti-carnapping operations in the area flagged the car down upon noting that the fog lights of the vehicle was broken.
The driver, identified in reports as Alias Toper, 41 years old and with address at Barangay Lote, Naga City, Province of Cebu was driving alone and without company inside the vehicle. He has driven all the way from Tagaytay and was on his way to Cebu when he was stopped by the authorities.
On plain-view inspection, the sight of familiar several packages of green tea with chinese literature written on its cover inside the vehicle and the display of uneasiness by the driver draw suspicions that prompted the HPG team to call PNP units, including K9 Teams for a thorough inspection of the vehicle and its load.
Coordination for inspection and inventory was immediately conducted upon confirmation that the packages contained white substance suspected to be shabu.
