Philippines: 41kg Methamphetamine Seized in Cebu City, Worth PHP278 Million
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Philippine authorities conducted an entrapment operation in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City on October 10, 2026, leading to the seizure of 41 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, valued at approximately PHP278 million. A 30-year-old suspect known as 'Erwin' was arrested. This is the largest drug bust in the Central Visayas region since 2016, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Office in Central Visayas (Region 7). The seized drugs have been sent to the laboratory for testing, and the suspect remains in PDEA custody.
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