A 21‑year‑old construction worker was arrested on his birthday after police intercepted him transporting a large quantity of marijuana in Puguis, Benguet, on the evening of 5 November 2026. Patrolling officers from the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station observed two parked vehicles. While inspecting the scene, they saw the suspect transferring boxes from a larger vehicle into the trunk of a car. A tubular‑shaped object was found inside the containers. When the officers approached, the suspect tried to flee but was apprehended; the passengers in the larger vehicle escaped. Authorities seized approximately 43 kg of marijuana, which is estimated to be worth more than ₱5 million. In addition, the suspect’s two vehicles, vehicle keys, and a wallet containing various identification cards were confiscated. The suspect, a native of Santo Cristo, Guagua, Pampanga, remains in police custody and is expected to face charges under Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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