LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Governor Ramon V. Guico III commended local fisherfolks and three law enforcements agencies for the recovery of 28 sacks of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu worth PhP1.17 billion off the coast of three Pangasinan towns last June 5 and 6.
The governor praised local fisherfolks in the recovery of the floating objects that turned out to be suspected shabu and turned the same to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Authority (PDEA).
The governor further lauded the intensified efforts of the three law enforcement agencies along with other supporting units.
“Pinupuri ko ang mga mangingisda, (ang) Philippine Coast Guard, PNP at PDEA sa pagkaka-recover ng dalawamput walong sako na naglalaman ng mga pakete ng umanoy shabu sa karagatan ng Agno, Bani at Bolinao,” he earlier stated.
(I am praising our fisherfolks, the Philippine Coast Guard, the PNP and the PDEA for recovering the 28 sacks that contain packs of suspected shabu in the waters of Agno, Bani and Bolinao).
Praising the continued vigilance of the authorities and the cooperation of local fishing community, Gov. Guico pointed out that heightened coastal security patrol and community engagements should be observed to track down suspicious activities.
“Kahanga-hanga ang pagiging mapagmatyag ng mga mangingisda dahil matapos marekober ang mga kontrabando ay agad ipinasakamay sa mga otoridad,” the governor said as he further cited that the seizure of the billion worth of illegal drugs is an accomplishment for Pangasinan.
(Our fisherfolks are just amazing for their vigilance and after recovering the contraband, they immediately turned it over to the proper authorities).
He then encouraged all concerned government agencies to conduct intensive investigation to determine the source of the illegal drug and the people behind the illegal trade.
Meanwhile, local residents and fisherfolks are reminded that possession or tampering of suspicious packages could result to filing of criminal charges against them. They are likewise urged to report discovery of such items to the proper authorities. (Ruby F. Rayat/PIMRO
