Two kilos of suspected shabu valued at P13.6 million were recovered from a policeman and his wife and a member of the Philippine Coast Guard during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Boalan, Zamboanga City on Wednesday, September 18.
The suspects were identified as Seaman First Class Mohammad Abbas, 30, assigned to the Isabela City Coast Guard Station, and Police Staff Sgt. Siddih Alliudin Jr., 44, assigned to the Police Regional Office-9, and his wife Mardie.
Police considered Siddih and Abbas as high-value targets in the illegal drugs trade.
Also seized from the suspects were marked money and a vehicle.
The contraband was brought to the Regional Forensic Unit for examination while the suspects were taken to the Zamboanga City Police Office.