Nigerian arrested over P5.96 million Ecstasy pills

MANILA, Philippines — A Nigerian national was arrested in an anti-narcotics operation, which resulted in the seizure of P5.96 million worth of party drug Ecstasy in Angeles, Pampanga on Friday night.

The 46-year-old suspect, identified only as Justine of Mabalacat City was collared at around 10:30 p.m. following a sting on 1st street in Barangay Balibago, according to Central Luzon police director Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez.

Anti-narcotics agents said they seized from the suspect 3,510 pieces of Ecstasy pills and the marked money.

Probers expressed belief the suspect is a major supplier of illegal drugs in Central Luzon. — Ric Sapnu