Mindanao politician allegedly funded jet used to transport 521kg of meth
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency says the elected representative belonged to the opposition bloc but declined to identify the person as investigations are ongoing.
Provincial politician from Mindanao is accused of funding a private jet used to transport 521kg of methamphetamine, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). The agency has identified the alleged financier but is withholding the individual's name until formal charges are filed. The drugs were allegedly destined for Manila and were allegedly loaded onto the aircraft after it arrived in Laos at Luang Prabang International Airport.
The jet, allegedly chartered for US$49,500, was booked by a Filipino national believed to be the mastermind of a drug smuggling syndicate. Thirteen individuals, including the pilot and passengers, were detained by Laotian authorities during the investigation.
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