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Drug agents seize P500,000 marijuana shipment at Zambo Sur hub
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives intercepted a parcel containing over four kilograms of suspected dried marijuana at a delivery facility in Zamboanga del Sur. The contraband, valued at more than half a million pesos, was discovered during a routine interdiction operation on Saturday.
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PAGADIAN CITY — Anti-narcotics agents have seized a significant marijuana shipment destined for delivery in Zamboanga del Sur, authorities said. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-9 (PDEA-9) Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office reported that operatives conducted an interdiction operation at a local delivery hub in Labangan on Saturday, uncovering a parcel containing over four kilograms of suspected dried marijuana leaves.
The confiscated narcotics have an estimated street value exceeding P500,000, according to PDEA-9 officials. The agency did not immediately disclose details regarding the intended recipient or the origin of the shipment, though the interdiction marks another successful enforcement effort in the region's ongoing drug suppression operations.
The seizure underscores persistent smuggling attempts through commercial delivery networks in Mindanao. Authorities have intensified monitoring of logistics hubs across the region as part of broader anti-drug initiatives. The case remains under investigation, with further details expected to be released as the agency completes its documentation and analysis.