Eyeing a possible link to foreign drug syndicates, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has sought the help of the International Criminal Police Organization in tracking the source of 16 kilos of marijuana recovered in the West Philippine Sea.
Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said police are working with the Interpol and other foreign counterparts in probing where the marijuana worth P19.2 million may have originated.
‘We are strengthening our intelligence exchange to track foreign drug personalities who may be operating in or targeting the Philippines,’ Nartatez said in a statement.
The marijuana, stashed in 32 plastic bags and placed in a black duffel bag, was found floating near Sabina Shoal on Oct. 17.