PDEA-Davao reports that street prices for shabu in Davao City have risen to ₱10,000 per gram. The increase comes as authorities have intensified border and city checkpoints to curb drug trafficking.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) regional office in Davao has noted a significant surge in the cost of shabu, a local name for methamphetamine. This follows a crackdown on drug smuggling routes and increased surveillance in key areas of the city.
The rise in price is attributed to the stricter enforcement measures, which have made it harder for dealers to move and sell the drug openly. Local authorities have reported a decrease in the number of seizures, suggesting that the market is becoming more controlled. The situation reflects a broader trend of rising drug prices in regions under heavy police scrutiny.
