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    Marijuana bricks worth PHP28M seized

    ANN/INQUIRER.NET – Two men were arrested and PHP28 million worth of dried marijuana bricks were seized during a checkpoint along the national road in Isabela, according to Philippines authorities.

    Cagayan Valley Regional Police Director Brigadier General Antonio Marallag Jr identified the suspects as “Rico” and “Jomel”, both 30 years old and residents of Barangka Ilaya, Mandaluyong City.

    The men were found with 222 marijuana bricks worth PHP26.64 million and 19 packs of rolled marijuana valued at PHP2.28 million.

    “The checkpoints have been proved instrumental, like this one, in averting crimes. We shall ensure that the checkpoints across the region will be manned 24/7, especially during this election period,” Marallag said.

    The operation began when police flagged down the suspects’ sports utility vehicle at the checkpoint.

    The driver, instead of complying, sped away and sideswiped a police vehicle in an attempt to evade capture. A pursuit ensued, culminating in the suspects’ arrest in Centro, Mallig town.

    Both suspects are now under police custody, and authorities are preparing charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, specifically for illegal possession and transportation of prohibited substances.

    The seized contraband by Philippines authorities. PHOTO: INQUIRER.NET
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