Several “shabu” (crystal meth) laboratories have been discovered by the authorities in the recent years, most of which are operated by Chinese nationals. In September 2014, narcs raided two warehouses operating as shabu labs at two villages in San Fernando City, Pampanga province, and seized at least P4 billion worth of shabu and other illegal drugs. In July 2016, a 50-meter fishing vessel anchored off Subic in Zambales province was raided and found to be a floating shabu lab. In October 2016, police raided a shabu laboratory in Cauayan City, Isabela province, and killed two drug suspects, including a Chinese national, in a clash. In November 2016, police discovered a shabu factory just 100 meters from the highway in Virac, Catanduanes province.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 12, 2018 23:03 UTC