LAOAG CITY, May 16 -- About 250 grams of suspected shabu, estimated at PHP1.7 million, was confiscated from a real estate broker at a police checkpoint in Barangay 8, Capangdanan, Pinili, Ilocos Norte early Wednesday.

In a report on Thursday, the police identified the suspect as Juliet Leano, 56, of Barangay Balvuena, Pinili town, who reportedly travelled from Metro Manila in a blue Hyundai i10 vehicle (ZSK 916).

It said the illegal drugs were placed in five transparent plastic sachets, and were seized following a tip received by the Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit (PPDEU)/Police Intelligence Unit (PIU).

The suspect, who is detained at the Pinili police station, will be charged with violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Compreh...