PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., underscored the strategic role of law enforcers as the nation’s first line of defense against global narcotics trafficking.
Nartatez issued the statement following the recovery of suspected cocaine valued at over P127 million from the sea off Palawan.
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The retrieval affirmed the police force’s commitment to securing the country’s vast maritime domain from organized drug syndicates.
Nartatez lauded the operation as a clear victory of inter-agency cooperation.
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