The Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard and regional law enforcement units in collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Sunday claimed to have dealt a crippling blow to illegal drug networks across the country in a week-long anti-drug drive.
From June 13 to June 20, authorities conducted 75 high-impact operations, resulting in the seizure of P486.85 million worth of narcotics and the arrest of 82 drug suspects.
According to PDEA, ths seized dangerous drugs involved 69,968.40 grams of powder shabu, 408 ml liquid shabu,17 ml liquefied shabu, 20,120 plants of marijuana, 4,000 seedlings, 2,407.21 grams of dried leaves, 1,087.29 grams of cocaine and 135 tablets of Ecstasy.
PDEA director general Isagani Nerez cited the relentless commitment of PDEA and other law enforcement agencies to wipe out illegal drugs.
“This nationwide crackdown reflects our unwavering resolve to dismantle drug syndicates. We will sustain these efforts also to protect our communities and future generations toward the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a drug-free Bagong Pilipinas,” he said in a statement.
The confiscated drugs for the week have an estimated street value of PhP486.85 million, which is one of the biggest combined hauls in the recent history of anti-drug operations of PDEA and other law enforcement agencies.
Nerez encouraged the public to report drug-related activities via PDEA’s 24/7 hotline mobile number 0995-354-7020 and 0931-027-8212 or via Facebook Page “Isumbong Mo Sa PDEA”.
