The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed three ships to patrol the West Philippine Sea in the Ilocos region following the recent recovery of billions worth of floating shabu in the area. Coast Guard District North Western Luzon chief Capt. Mark Larsen Mariano said they have deployed two high-speed response boats and the BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) to intensify maritime patrol operations in the region.

Lozano, T. (2025, June 10). PCG deploys 3 ships to look for floating shabu. Manila Bulletin, p. 6.