The Laos seizure (as of 16 October 2026)
The Laos seizure (as of 16 October 2026) Amiel Gerald A. Roldan™ October 15, 2026 On 1 October 2026, Laotian authorities at Luang Prabang International Airport intercepted a private Learjet (registration N73GP) that had arrived from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Malaysia. - The aircraft had flown empty from Malaysia. - Upon landing, two vehicles arrived and airport personnel began loading 23 suitcases. - Inspection revealed 500 packages of suspected crystal methamphetamine (“shabu”) totaling 521 kilograms (some Philippine reports round it to 512 kg). - 21 of the 23 suitcases contained the drugs; the cargo had been declared as vape products. - The estimated street value in the Philippines is approximately ₱3.5–3.54 billion. - The intended final destination was the Philippines (Manila area). Arrests Thirteen people were detained by Lao authorities, including: - A Filipi...
