Smuggling of shabu originated from Laos, while Mark Anthony Santos chaired the dangerous drugs committee in Manila.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 24

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Manila Laos Mark Anthony Santos

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Philippine House investigation into Laos shabu smuggling

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Laotian authorities intercepted a drug shipment intended for the Philippines, which traveled via a charter flight from Malaysia.Oct 16

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Manila
capital city of the Philippines
- Local government units in Metro Manila augmented their police forces in Manila on October 8, 2026.Fri 18:35
- Alleged cash deliveries were reported traveling between Manila and Davao City.Fri 12:39
Laos
country in Southeast Asia
- Bilateral cooperation between Laos and Vietnam is underway, focusing on a plan to guide development and seeking expert support for strategic projects.Fri 11:14
- A project involving Capella Quang Tri Investment Joint Stock Company facilitates logistics and trade between Laos and Quảng Trị Province.Fri 11:14
Mark Anthony Santos
Filipino politician

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Jonvic Remulla identified persons linked to a drug shipment that originated in Laos and moved through Mindanao.Oct 16

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