Authorities confiscate 1.6 million pesos worth of marijuana blocks in raid
Marijuana Haul Worth Over a Million Bucks Nabbed in Zamboanga Sibugay
On a balmy Saturday morning in May 2025, the authorities grabbed a sizeable marijuana stash, pegged at approximately P1.6 million, in the heart of Zamboanga Sibugay province. But the suppliers of this green gold made their getaway, leaving behind a single clue – a driver's license.
The lowdown from the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Zamboanga Peninsula suggests that two individuals were the culprits behind this drug run. One of them hails from Maguindanao, as indicated by the driver's license found in their abandoned vehicle.
So how did the game unfold? Here's the scoop: A routine election gun ban checkpoint in San Pedro village, Tungawan, was the stage for this high-stakes drama. Some shrewd policemen spotted a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with two occupants. When they asked about odd-looking crates hidden in the SUV's rear, the 18-year-old driver tried to bolt – shattering the checkpoint with his hasty exit.
This rash decision led the police to give hot pursuit, coordinating with other checkpoint teams in Tungawan town. The drivers eventually found themselves cornered, and in a desperate bid for freedom, they abandoned their vehicle and disappeared into the thick foliage.
Treetops rustled as the suspects vanished, evading arrest. In their wake, the authorities recovered 14 bricks of dried marijuana and the marijuana-laden SUV. The stolen goods were promptly handed over to the relevant authorities for documentation and investigation.
Despite the best efforts of the law enforcement officers, the suspects remained elusive, leaving the authorities with a tantalizing mystery. Fortunately, the confiscated drugs alone tell a tale of a significant financial loss for the drug traffickers.
Stay tuned for updates as official sources and news releases from the Philippine authorities unveil more details about the suspects. In the meantime, if you're in the know about these characters on the run, drop us a line; the streets, after all, can be quiet but oh-so-captivating.
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[1] Enrichment Data: The available reports lack details about the suspects involved in the marijuana seizure case in Zamboanga Sibugay on May 1, 2025. For the latest updates or specific details about the suspects, one must check official sources or recent news releases from Philippine authorities.
Officers at a checkpoint in Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, seized 14 bricks of marijuana from an SUV during a routine check on May 1, 2025. The vehicle, abandoned by the suspects, was from Maguindanao, as revealed by a driver's license found inside. However, the suspects managed to evade arrest and disappear into the thick foliage, leaving behind the illegal drugs and their getaway vehicle. The authorities are now working with official sources and news releases for updates on the suspects.
