The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized P13.65 billion worth of illegal drugs during anti-illegal drug operations that were conducted nationwide from January to June this year.
The PNP has conducted a total of 23,515 anti-illegal drug operations that resulted in the confiscation of 1,779,736 grams of shabu; 3,559,042 grams of marijuana; 4,951,655 marijuana plants; 26,620 grams of cocaine, and 4,177 grams of ecstasy from January 1 to June 21, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Benhur Abalos said in a press conference at Camp Crame on Monday, June 24.
In the past week alone, the PNP had 111 anti-illegal drug operations that led to the arrest of 123 drug suspects. More than 6,000 grams of shabu and 52,000 grams of marijuana were discovered by the police. A total of 22,340 marijuana plants were also uprooted.
The total estimated value of the seizures for the past week was P52 million, Abalos said.
The DILG chief commended the PNP, particularly the Calabarzon Police Regional Office (PRO-4A), Drug Enforcement Group (DEG), and Central Visayas Police Regional Office (PRO-7) for being the “top performing” units.
“Congratulations to these units for their outstanding dedication and effectiveness in maintaining law and order, and for their significant contributions to our ongoing efforts against illegal drugs,” Abalos said.