Around P6 million worth of suspected “shabu” were seized from three Korean nationals in San Juan City on Monday, May 29. ManilaBulletin
The Manila Police District identified the suspects as Kang Junchun, also known as Jungho Nam, 38; Kyung Sup Lim, 44; and Kim Mi Kyung, 39, all Korean nationals and residents of North Domingo St., San Juan City.
Operatives of SMaRT said they directly witnessed Kyung sniffing suspected shabu, with Kang assisting him by serving the substance using aluminum foil and a lighter.Kang and Kyung were both arrested for violation of Sec. 11,12 and 15 of Article II RA 9165, while Kim was arrested for violation of PD 1829 Section 1 Harboring Criminals.
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