Illegal drugs trade in Boracay profitable - PNP

The illegal drugs trade in this resort island is profitable because of the growing tourism industry prompting police authorities to intensify its anti-drug campaign.

Data from the Aklan Provincial Police Office showed that from January to June 3 this year, at least 55 drug suspects have already been apprehended in 44 series of anti-drug operations.

This indicate that police has been arresting 2-3 suspects each week involving illegal drugs. Many of the suspects also carry with them firearms.

Intelligence officials who requested anonymity said that each gram of shabu in Boracay costs from P12,000-P15,000. In Metro Manila, a gram of shabu reportedly costs P8,000.

"One of the reasons we see is that the civilians were tempted to sell drugs because of its high-value. Nevertheless, we believe we are able to neutralize more than half of the illegal drugs trade in Boracay and in the province," said Supt. Samuel Nacion, provincial police director.

Most of the suspects came from Capiz province.

While there is no reported existence of a shabu laboratory in the province, the police said the drugs were being shipped to suspects via courier service companies.

Recently, police operatives have been able to confiscate drugs hidden inside the sole of a child's shoes. The said items were delivered by a courier service to an arrested drug suspect here.