Recent news on Methamphetamine Hydrochloride

Coast experts notice rise of 'ice'  -  25 May 2007
Sunshine Coast Daily,...workers and other Coast health professionals, he is seeing a rise in the use of crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride – more commonly known as “ice�.

Duenas pleads not guilty in drug, firearm charges  -  Apr 30, 2007
Pacific Daily News,Raymond Duenas faces charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride with intent to distribute and using

23 - Mayors vow to intensify info drive vs illegal drugs  -  May 23, 2007
Balita.org,These substances included methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu), marijuana (cannabis), cocaine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy),

3rd burglary suspect arrested  -  Apr 25, 2007
Pacific Daily News,Raymond Duenas was indicted on charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride with intent to distribute

Drug rumors spur national alert  -  May 18, 2007
Emporia Gazette (subscription),Harrison said that rocks of colored methamphetamine hydrochloride — meth’s full name — are not unusual. Coloring meth is one way to try to disguise it,

Workshop will educate on drug issues  -  May 16, 2007
Blayney Chronicle,Ice is crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, a synthetic stimulant drug. It can have serious long term physical and mental effects on users including brain

'Ice' cost to nation escalates  -  May 9, 2007
The Age,Ice, crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, is known to cause aggression, anxiety, psychotic episodes and brain injury among long-term users.

6 nabbed in anti-drug raids in Pasig, Caloocan  -  Apr 27, 2007
Manila Standard Today,On inspection, police found 500 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu in the possession of Elpidio Chang Tiu, 36, and Chang Long Non, 34,

3rd burglary suspect arrested  -  Apr 25, 2007
Pacific Daily News,Raymond Duenas was indicted on charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride with intent to distribute

Raymond Duenas to answer to federal drug charges  -  Apr 22, 2007
KUAM.com,...on Friday filed a complaint charging Raymond Duenas with possession with the intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride.

Raymond Duenas may face federal drug charges  -  Apr 20, 2007
KUAM.com,The feds plan to charge Raymond Duenas with possession with the intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride.

Shabu ingredients seized from Ilocos mining firm  -  Apr 20, 2007
GMA news.tv,Anti-drug operatives seized several bottles of chemicals and equipment used for making methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) during a raid on a mining

Shabu smuggle try at Manila pier foiled  -  Mar 31, 2007
GMA news.tv,Maritime police seized some P2 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) that a passenger reportedly tried to smuggle through Pier 14 in Manila

MILF denies using drugs money to fund cause  -  Mar 19, 2007
Sun.Star,Zukunft said there were indications that secret laboratories for producing methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) were operating in areas where these rebels

'Shabu turns poor in quality'  -  Mar 16, 2007
Sun.Star,Balquin cited the methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu as among the said drugs. He said that shabu, which appears in a form of a crystal in color,

Actor Niño Muhlach faces drug raps -- report  -  Mar 16, 2007
Asianjournal.com,Police caught Muhlach Tuesday while in possession of a sachet of "shabu" (methamphetamine hydrochloride) at a shopping mall in Libis, Quezon City,

Palace orders probe on rebels’ use of drug money  -  Mar 15, 2007
Philippine Information Agency,...that secret laboratories for producing methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) were operating in areas where these rebels have strong presence.

PA Principal Deals Meth from School  -  Feb 28, 2007
Associated Content,Methamphetamine hydrochloride, clear chunky crystals resembling ice, which can be inhaled by smoking, is referred to as "ice," "crystal," "glass," and "tina

SC affirms acquittal of Lawrence Wang  -  Mar 21, 2007
ABS CBN News,...of the Public Assistance and Reaction Against Crime (PARAC) in Manila for allegedly trafficking 29 kilos of shabu or methamphetamine hydrochloride.

6 nabbed in drug den bust  -  Mar 18, 2007
Sun.Star,The operation yielded nine heat-sealed plastic sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride better known as shabu weighing 2.4 grams, dried marijuana

Did ice turn this man into a sadistic rapist?  -  Mar 17, 2007
The Age,Defence barrister Tim Gattuso raises one possible answer: "ice", the street name for the crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride. This deadly brain-altering

Ross Fitzgerald: Claims of jails choked with the mentally ill don ...  -  Mar 11, 2007
The Australian,...the increasing popularity of methamphetamine hydrochloride (ice), the repeated use of which is known to be related to the development of psychosis.

Pangasinan couple linked to drug trade falls  -  Mar 11, 2007
GMA news.tv,Sun-Star Pangasinan (www.sunstar.com.ph) reported Monday that Arturo and Vilma Angeles were arrested after the raid yielded methamphetamine hydrochloride

06 - Police nab Dagupan city's "shabu queen"  -  Mar 6, 2007
Balita.org,The suspect, identified as one Nora Deron, alias "Nora Macasanpol", 31, sold sachets of methamphetamine hydrochloride or "shabu" twice to policemen

Big time drug suspect falls in Pangasinan  -  Mar 5, 2007
GMA news.tv,An undercover policeman bought from the suspect P200 worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) that was placed in a sealed plastic sachet.

Drum of suspected toxic wastes found off Pangasinan  -  Mar 3, 2007
ABS CBN News,Agency as it was earlier suspected that the chemical in the drums could be ingredients for the manufacture of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu.

7 persons, including 2 minors, nabbed in drug buy-bust  -  Feb 28, 2007
Minda News,Also reportedly recovered from Utto’s possession were a mobile phone and seven sachets containing methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu that weighed 0.3

Shabu pusher gets life sentence  -  Feb 26, 2007
Bohol Chronicle,The drug pusher, identified as one Quintin Logroño y Vitor was caught in the act of selling methamphetamine hydrochloride, more commonly known as 'shabu',

4:45 pm - Man sentenced to 4 years on federal drug charge  -  Feb 6, 2007
Pacific Daily News,Albert P. Mendiola had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine hydrochloride in May 2005, according to a US Attorney's Office news

8 charged in drug raids in southern part of county  -  Feb 3, 2007
Vicksburg Post,Crystal meth is methamphetamine hydrochloride, the street form of the drug methamphetamine. It comes in clear, chunky crystals and is heated and smoked.

Fighting ice storm is crucial Matt Price  -  Feb 3, 2007
Melbourne Herald Sun,...how best to spend $23 million to ward Australians off ecstasy, speed, cannabis and ice, the hideously destructive crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride.

Ombudsman files raps vs. soldier in foiled murder of broadcaster  -  Feb 18, 2007
Manila Times,Kabacan is also considered as “dropping point� of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu, coming from different towns in Maguindanao.

P15-M marijuana uprooted in Bukidnon farm  -  Feb 16, 2007
GMA news.tv,Bade said marijuana is still one of the favorites among the youth, especially students, even with the proliferation of methamphetamine hydrochloride or

P6-B in 'shabu' materials seized in Caloocan raid  -  Feb 16, 2007
Asianjournal.com,MANILA, Philippines -- Raw chemicals that the authorities said could fetch up to P6 billion ($1.2 million) when processed into methamphetamine hydrochloride

3 arrested, P46-M worth of illegal drugs seized in Batangas  -  Feb 15, 2007
Philippine Information Agency,...used in the manufacture of “shabu� (methamphetamine hydrochloride) and around 1000 tablets of Ecstasy, also called as the “love drug,� onboard the boat.

PNP regional chief to Muslims: “Stay away from illegal trade’  -  Feb 13, 2007
Philippine Information Agency,...raid by lawmen at their respective compound last week from where they were allegedly peddling methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu to any customer.

Many ice addicts not being treated  -  Jan 31, 2007
The Australian,Ice is one of several street names for crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, also known as crystal meth, and is more potent than other forms of

Abra mayor nabbed in drug buy-bust operation  -  Feb 11, 2007
GMA news.tv,The sketchy report said that the group was nabbed after trying to sell about 105 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride worth P300,000 to a poseur-buyer.

Court drops drug case due to police bungling  -  18 Jan 2007
Catanduanes Tribune,30, with the lot examined and yielding positive result for methamphetamine hydrochloride. In deciding the case, Judge Gapas-Agbada said the prosecution

Accused "ice" importer faces trial in March  -  Jan 11, 2007
KUAM.com,...in five ounces of ice in a similar fashion. Wall faces charges of attempted possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride with the intent to distribute.

DEA makes first drug bust of New Year  -  Jan 3, 2007
KUAM.com,He faces charges of attempted possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride with the intent to distribute. Wall remains in the custody of US Marshals and is

Philippine, Chinese agents raid illegal laboratory, seize US$30 ...  -  Dec 23, 2006
International Herald Tribune,...pounds) of methamphetamine hydrochloride, popularly known as shabu in the Philippines, and 200 kilograms (440 pounds) of semi-processed methamphetamine.

Philippine, Chinese agents raid illegal laboratory, seize US$30 ...  -  Dec 23, 2006
Mainichi Daily News,The drug laboratory, set up in a house in Calumpit town in Bulacan province north of Manila, yielded 30 kilograms of methamphetamine hydrochloride,

22 - PGMA lauds PDEA for Bulacan drug lab bust  -  Dec 22, 2006
Balita.org,...of liquid methamphetamine hydrochloride, a large volume of precursor and essential chemicals, and eight sets of sophisticated shabu-producing equipment.

RP, Chinese agents raid illegal lab, seize US$30 mil. in drugs  -  Dec 23, 2006
China Post,...pounds) of methamphetamine hydrochloride, popularly known as shabu in the Philippines, and 200 kilograms (440 pounds) of semi-processed methamphetamine.

Philippine, Chinese agents raid illegal laboratory, seize US$30 ...  -  Dec 23, 2006
Mainichi Daily News,The drug laboratory, set up in a house in Calumpit town in Bulacan province north of Manila, yielded 30 kilograms of methamphetamine hydrochloride,

States urged to ban 'ice' pipes  -  Dec 13, 2006
ABC Online,The Federal Government is pushing for tougher action from the states to deal with problems associated with crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride,

Ice is no party drug, says Ellison  -  Dec 13, 2006
Sydney Morning Herald,Federal, state and New Zealand ministers are attending the forum in Sydney focusing on the drug crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, known commonly as ice

Drugs no 'party' says Ellison  -  Dec 13, 2006
NEWS.com.au,Federal, state and New Zealand ministers will all attend the forum in Sydney today focusing on the drug crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride,

States defy fed govt over ice pipes  -  Dec 14, 2006
The Age,Estimates of how many people in Australia use crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, also known as ice, range from 63000 to 102000, separate reports suggest

Ice fight ‘complex’  -  Dec 14, 2006
Border Mail,Estimates of how many people in Australia use crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, also known as ice, range from 63000 to 102000.

Ice curse still a mystery  -  Dec 13, 2006
Melbourne Herald Sun,Estimates of how many people in Australia use crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, also know as ice, range from 63000 to 102000, separate reports suggest.

Doctors take on the ice plague  -  Dec 12, 2006
The Gold Coast Bulletin,Ice is a street name for crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride. It is a potent, crystalline form of methamphetamine, more pure than the drug 'speed'.

22 - PGMA lauds PDEA for Bulacan drug lab bust  -  Dec 22, 2006
Balita.org,...of liquid methamphetamine hydrochloride, a large volume of precursor and essential chemicals, and eight sets of sophisticated shabu-producing equipment.

US expert warns on Aussie ice 'scourge'  -  Dec 12, 2006
Melbourne Herald Sun,Federal, state and New Zealand ministers will tomorrow attend a forum in Sydney on crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, also known as ice.

Ross Fitzgerald: Turning a blind eye to alcohol addiction  -  Dec 3, 2006
The Australian,They want to be seen as the victors over heroin, pot and, more recently, ice (crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride), rather than succeeding with addiction

Unknown number of ice addicts, say ministers  -  Dec 14, 2006
NEWS.com.au,THE lack of evidence on the number of Australians addicted to crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, also know as ice, was hampering efforts to tackle the

Improvised bomb caused explosion of solon’s vehicle--police  -  Dec 14, 2006
INQ7.net,The lawmaker claimed that his political enemies or the operators of a "shabu" (methamphetamine hydrochloride) market in Pasig were behind the attack.

ON TARGET The next targets?  -  Dec 13, 2006
INQ7.net,The shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) market, a few meters from the Pasig City Hall, was exposed to the public following a tip Erwin and this writer

5 Quezon City cops nabbed in drug buy-bust  -  Dec 13, 2006
INQ7.net,Confiscated from the suspects were two kilos of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu, six .44-cal pistols, a .99 mm Beretta pistol, seven loaded

Lawmaker's Car Explodes In Philippines  -  Dec 13, 2006
All Headline News...condemning the compound of shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) restaurants in Pasig City, near the City Hall, which the police raided in February.

Lanao town councilor, 11 others fall in drug bust  -  Dec 8, 2006
INQ7.net,...said they also seized more than 100 grams of suspected shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride), with a street value of P500,000, during the operation.

Suspected drug lord who posted bail nabbed for car theft  -  Dec 3, 2006
Minda News,Sinsuat, tagged by Davao City Mayor Rodrigo as a big-time shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) dealer in Mindanao, was reportedly arrested on Nov.

Car thieves paid in ‘ice’ and beautiful women  -  Nov 29, 2006
Malaysia Star,Ice, or methamphetamine hydrochloride, causes euphoria and excitement and is highly addictive. kidney disorders, and long-lasting psychological problems

barangays in Negros Oriental found drug-affected  -  Nov 27, 2006
Philippine Information Agency,Meanwhile, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested recently the alleged operator of the "shabu [methamphetamine hydrochloride] tiangge [market]"

Doctors take on the ice plague  -  12 Dec 2006
The Gold Coast Bulletin,Ice is a street name for crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride. It is a potent, crystalline form of methamphetamine, more pure than the drug 'speed'.

Target: Drug-free Philippines by 2010  -  Nov 15, 2006
Philippine Information Agency,Ninety five percent (95%) of the drug victims use the most dreaded Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or Shabu, which inflict the most severe damage on the

Lanao town councilor, 11 others fall in drug bust  -  Dec 8, 2006
INQ7.net,...said they also seized more than 100 grams of suspected shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride), with a street value of P500,000, during the operation.

Ross Fitzgerald: Turning a blind eye to alcohol addiction  -  Dec 3, 2006
The Australian,They want to be seen as the victors over heroin, pot and, more recently, ice (crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride), rather than succeeding with addiction

Suspected drug lord who posted bail nabbed for car theft  -  Dec 3, 2006
Minda News,Sinsuat, tagged by Davao City Mayor Rodrigo as a big-time shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) dealer in Mindanao, was reportedly arrested on Nov.

Fleeing narcotics suspect caught by police  -  Nov 22, 2006
The Porterville Recorder,Ice is a common name for methamphetamine hydrochloride and looks like shards of glass or ice. The narcotics found at Arroyo's home were reportedly packaged

What is meth?  -  Nov 20, 2006
PensacolaNewsJournal.com,Pure methamphetamine hydrochloride, the smokeable form of the drug, is often called "ice" or "crystal." An investment of a few hundred dollars in

Car thieves paid in ‘ice’ and beautiful women  -  Nov 29, 2006
Malaysia Star,Ice, or methamphetamine hydrochloride, causes euphoria and excitement and is highly addictive. kidney disorders, and long-lasting psychological problems

barangays in Negros Oriental found drug-affected  -  Nov 27, 2006
Philippine Information Agency,Meanwhile, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested recently the alleged operator of the "shabu [methamphetamine hydrochloride] tiangge [market]"

Police raid shabu lab in Davao Sur village  -  Nov 24, 2006
Balita.org,DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur, November 24 – Authorities raided early Wednesday morning a suspected “shabu� (methamphetamine hydrochloride) laboratory inside an

NBI denies extortion attempt  -  Nov 22, 2006
ABS CBN News,The 35-year old Boratong, the alleged owner of the shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) supermarket raided by authorities inside Mapayapa Compound,

Digos raid yields arms, not shabu  -  Nov 23, 2006
Sun.Star,Digos City Mayor Arsenio Latasa earlier said that about a kilogram of processed substance believed to be shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride),

Negros Oriental, Dumaguete face danger of teeming illegal drug ...  -  Nov 23, 2006
Philippine Information Agency,Meantime, police authorities raided a suspected "shabu" (methamphetamine hydrochloride) laboratory inside an activated charcoal factory owned by a family in

Sapnu: Big accomplishment ng Tarlac police  -  Nov 22, 2006
Sun.Star,...one piece transparent plastic sachets na may methamphetamine hydrochloride o shabu at iba't ibang plastic containers kagaya ng pails, pitchers,

Over P28-M worth of drugs destroyed in Baguio  -  Nov 18, 2006
Sun.Star,...said the drugs destroyed included 11.01162 kilograms of shabu or methamphetamine hydrochloride valued at P22,023240, and 249.849 kilograms of marijuana

Police Beat  -  Nov 17, 2006
Visayan Daily Star,...acquitted Virgilio Mesal, alias "Berio", who was accused of possessing two sachets of methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu, court records showed.

PHILIPPINES: NARCO-TERRORISM RAMPANT IN MINDANAO, OFFICIAL SAYS  -  Nov 17, 2006
AKI,...“They get their supplies of mostly shabu-shabu [methamphetamine hydrochloride] from as far away as China and they have markets in the Philippines and even

PDEA to destroy 41 kilos of dried marijuana  -  Nov 16, 2006
Balita.org,At least 41 kilos of marijuana and 25 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu are set to be destroyed Friday morning at the Rizal Park here as part

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