P47M worth of illegal drugs seized in Batangas

Joint forces of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Philippine National Police (PNP) have seized P47 million worth of illegal drugs in Batangas Wednesday.

4 suspects were arrested in the buy-bust operation in Sto. Tomas, Batangas.They were identified as Joey Liro Mordez, Lanze Ravenn Esquivel, Angelo Baynas Morales, and John Paul Villanueva Muyco.

Authorities have also found the suspects’ car and boodle money.

The Batangas Police lauded the successful operation and encouraged the public to continuously report any illegal activities in their respective communities.

Report from Bea Bernardo

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