How fishermen found P1.5B worth of shabu in Zambales waters

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How fishermen found P1.5B worth of shabu in Zambales waters

Darylle Sarmiento,

ABS-CBN News

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The fishermen thought that more than 222 kilograms of shabu floating in Masinloc, Zambales was food.  

“Napansin namin siya nang pauwi po kami palutang-lutang po ay nilapitan po namin. inakala po namin pagkain," said the captain of the fishing vessel that found the drugs.

They later concluded that it was not food but rather contraband and decided to turn it over to the authorities.  

“Na ano na rin kami po na droga kaya, ayaw nila. Pinatapon ko po 'yun. Syempre po, puro fishing po kami, hanapbuhay namin. Nagpasya mga tao ko na iuwi sa tabi para i-surrender,” said the captain.

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For their bravery and contribution to law enforcement, the Bataan fishermen who turned over P1.5 billion worth of shabu were given cash incentives, groceries, and certificate of recognition by Philippine Coast Guard and PCG Auxiliary. 

“We recognize that yung taong bayan ang may malaking role na gagampanan sa law enforcement activities natin,” said Admiral Ronnie Gil Latorilla Gavan, PCG Commandant. 

Gavan said the discovery of illegal drugs in the Philippine waters is alarming. 

Gavan released his statement after the May 29 drug discovery in Zambales and another P1.17 billion worth of shabu recovered in the waters off Pangasinan on June 5.

  

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