Manila, April 16 -- The Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) on Wednesday seized about 15 kg. of suspected shabu with an estimated steeet value of PHP102 million loaded into an Asia utility vehicle (AUV) in Catbalogan City, Samar.

In a press briefing held at Camp Crame, PNP-HPG spokesperson, Lt. Nadame Malang, said the AUV driver, identified as Topher, became uneasy when directed to pull over at a checkpoint along Maharlika Highway in Barangay Mahayag at 11:55 a.m.

He said the police noticed the packed items in the back seat, which turned out to be at least 15 kg. of suspected shabu.

"Talagang mavi-visualize na nakapack ang 15 kilos na hinihinalang shabu. Nang tinanong na ng mga tropa, doon sila umamin na sila ay...