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Elderly widow arrested in major drug haul in Zamboanga City
A 68-year-old woman was arrested during a drug enforcement operation in Zamboanga City with approximately P7.4 million worth of methamphetamine, marking one of the region's largest seizures involving a senior citizen.
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The suspect, identified by the alias 'Sitti', was apprehended during a buy-bust operation conducted in Barangay Talon-Talon by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region 9 (PDEA-9) on Sunday.
The widow's arrest represents a significant narcotics interdiction in the Zamboanga region, according to PDEA-9 officials. The operation targeted trafficking activity in the densely populated barangay, a known area of concern for law enforcement.
Authorities seized the suspected methamphetamine, commonly known as shabu in the Philippines, during the controlled transaction. The estimated street value of the contraband underscores the scale of the operation and the suspect's alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade.
The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by drug enforcement agencies across the southern Philippines to dismantle trafficking networks. The case has been turned over to appropriate authorities for further investigation and prosecution.