MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday warned fishermen not to keep cocaine bricks they fish out from the sea. Senior Superintendent Bernard Banac, PNP spokesman, said these cocaine bricks should be immediately turned over to authorities. Cocaine bricks valued at around P5.4 million were fished out from the waters off Vinsons, Camarines Norte on Feb. 12. Last week, cocaine bricks valued at almost P500 million were recovered off the coast of Dinagat and Siargao islands. An investigation is ongoing to determine where the cocaine bricks originated.

Source: Philippine Star February 18, 2019 16:02 UTC