Las pi±as: The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a high-value drug suspect and seized around 30 kilograms of suspected shabu worth PHP204 million in a buy-bust in Las Pi±as City on Saturday. The 40-year-old suspect alias 'Girlie' of Lubao, Pampanga was apprehended at BF International Village, the PNP said in a news release Sunday.

According to Philippines News Agency, the authorities recovered from the suspect more or less 30 kilograms of shabu with an estimated value of PHP204 million. The seized drugs and other evidence will be turned over to the Forensic Group Southern Police District in Taguig City for laboratory examination and appropriate processing.

The PNP emphasized their commitment to sustaining decisive law enforcement efforts against those who profit from the illegal drug trade. In a related development, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has urged courier companies and delivery riders to remain vigilant against the use of legitimate delivery services for transporting illegal drugs and other contraband.

NCRPO Officer-in-Charge Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano issued the reminder after two motorcycle delivery riders in Marikina City reported suspicious parcels they were asked to deliver. Police discovered illegal drugs worth at least PHP150,000.

Abrahano stressed the importance of vigilance among courier companies and delivery personnel, reminding them not to allow their legitimate businesses to be unknowingly used as tools by criminal syndicates in transporting illegal drugs or other contraband. He further mentioned the need for courier and delivery companies to train their personnel to identify suspicious transactions.