Police confiscated on Friday, January 17, 2025, more than 100 grams of “shabu” (crystal meth) and a handgun during a buy-bust operation in Orion, Bataan . INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO big win 777ORION, Bataan — Police confiscated on Friday night more than 100 grams of “shabu” (crystal meth) and a handgun in a buy-bust operation in this town. Orion Police Chief Major Madtaib Jalman said in a radio interview Saturday (Jan. 18) that the suspect bought the illegal drugs from Cavite province and San Fernando City in Pampanga province for distribution in Orion and other parts of Bataan province. Article continues after this advertisementJalman said the suspect had been previously arrested for the same charge. FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Isko Moreno leads 2025 Manila mayoral race surveys NEWSINFO Doctor assaulted in road altercation, suspect nabbed NEWSINFO DSWD comes to viral sampaguita girl’s aid; PNP summons mall guard“This is the fourth time he was arrested in a buy-bust operation,” he said. READ: Over P14.6 million ‘shabu’ recovered from waters off Zambales, Bataan Article continues after this advertisementThe Bataan police official declined to identify the suspect. Article continues after this advertisementA review of messages in the suspect’s cellphone confirmed that he is a ranking drug peddler not only in Bataan but also in the Central Luzon region, a police report said. The suspect is facing criminal charges for illegal drugs and violation of the election gun ban. Subscribe to our daily newsletter In a press conference late Tuesday afternoon, Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC) head of finance and investor relations Lawrence de Leon said they have 4,022 stores to date. The Marcos administration aims to reduce the poverty incidence between 8.8 and nine percent by 2028. |
