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Man arrested attempting to claim P18.7M ketamine shipment at Clark
A 26-year-old man from Rodriguez, Rizal was apprehended at Clark Freeport Zone while attempting to claim a parcel containing ketamine valued at P18.725 million. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said the arrest was made Tuesday at the Port of Clark.
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The suspect was taken into custody at 12:20 p.m. after being identified attempting to receive the illegal drug shipment at the international port facility in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The PDEA did not immediately disclose additional details regarding the suspect's background or alleged involvement in the drug trafficking operation.
The seizure represents a significant drug haul for Philippine authorities and underscores the ongoing challenges posed by international narcotics smuggling through major cargo entry points. Clark Freeport Zone, one of the country's largest commercial ports, has been a frequent transit point for illicit drug shipments destined for local and regional markets.
The PDEA is conducting further investigation into the origins of the ketamine shipment and whether the suspect was part of a larger smuggling network. The case is being processed under Philippine drug enforcement protocols.