Police seize more cocaine off shores of Camarines Norte

(Eagle News)—-Another block of cocaine  was recovered by police off the shores of Camarines Norte.

The recovery of the P5.2 million worth of illegal drugs in Barangay Bagumbayan in Paracale on Saturday, Feb. 16, came after authorities recovered a block of cocaine off the waters of Vinzons town, near Paracale, on Feb. 11.

A day before, another block of cocaine estimated at P5.4 million was recovered off the coast of the same town.

In a statement, the Philippine National Police commended the tipster who reported the find to the police.

Senior Supt. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, called the tipster a “peace-loving and vigilant” citizen.

“We continue to call on all residents of all our coastline communities across the nation including all fishermen and seafarers to remain vigilant and continue reporting to the police suspicious items they may find washed ashore or floating in the sea” Banac said.

“Your active participation in our anti-illegal drugs law enforcement operations and maintenance of peace and order continues to inspire us in performing our mandate as provided for by law to fight illegal drugs with utmost respect for human rights,” he added.