Chinese trader nabbed in Cagayan ‘shabu’ buy-bust

Authorities seized over 20 sachets of “shabu” or crystal meth from a Chinese businessman in Sta. Ana, Cagayan on Thursday, June 10. (Photo courtesy of PNP-Region 2)

TUGUEGARAO CITY –– A Chinese businessman was arrested Thursday, June 10, during a drug buy-bust operation in Sta Ana town, Cagayan province, police said.

Lt. Col. Andree Michelle Camhol-Abella, regional police spokesperson, identified the suspect as Lijun Cao, 38, a native of Guangzhou City in China, but staying in Barangay Visitation, also in Sta Ana.

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The suspect was caught selling six sachets of “shabu” or crystal meth to an undercover agent, investigators said.

The police also found 27 heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu worth P75,000 inside his car.

The suspect was charged with violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. INQ

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Authorities seized over 20 sachets of “shabu” or crystal meth from a Chinese businessman in Sta. Ana, Cagayan on Thursday, June 10. (Photo courtesy of PNP-Region 2)

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