President Marcos said he has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to intercept smuggling routes and immediately destroy seized narcotics to prevent re-entry into the streets.

In the second episode of his podcast released on Wednesday, June 18, Marcos said the focus remains on dismantling syndicates and shutting down supply routes.

“We still have a drug problem in this country,” he said.

“Sabi ko continue to... hulihin niyo 'yung malalaki tsaka puntahan ninyo kung saan pumapasok, 'yun ang isara natin (I said continue to go after the big fish, and identify the entry points—those are what we need to shut down), he added.

The President revealed that the PNP and PCG have been instructed to monitor areas where narcotics enter and ensure the immediate destruction of seized drugs.

Ayaw kong bumalik sa merkado 'yan. Sirain na ninyo kaagad. As quickly as possible (I don’t want that to go back into the market. Destroy it right away), he said.

“Make sure na nandun kayo para pag sinabing so many tons, ilang tonelada, ‘yan talaga ang nandyan. Hindi nababawasan. Bilangin ninyo. Tapos buhusan nyo ng gasolina, sunugin na ninyo (Make sure you’re there and that the number is correct. Count them thoroughly. Douse it with gasoline and burn it),” he added.

Meanwhile, President Marcos acknowledged that while the administration’s priority is to dismantle high-level drug networks, there were signs that small-scale dealers are returning to communities.

“May balita na bumabalik-balik sa mga bara-barangay, 'yung mga small time (There are reports that small-time dealers are coming back into barangays),” he said.

The President said this is where programs like Cops on the Beat become essential.

“Kahit sino kung dealer, hindi ka naman siguro mapapaiwan doon na mahuhuli ka lang ng pulis (If you’re a dealer, you probably won’t stick around if a cop might catch you),” he said.

He said regular patrols are intended not only to apprehend offenders, but also to deter criminal activity and protect communities before problems escalate.