The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), under Regional Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin, has placed barangays at the core of its anti-illegal drug campaign, aligning with the directive of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III.
“Every barangay is a frontline post in our battle against illegal drugs. BADACs are not just administrative bodies—they are the sentinels of their communities. We count on them to lead both in preventing the spread of illegal drugs and in giving hope to those willing to turn their lives around,” Torre said in a statement.
From August 1 to 15, the NCRPO conducted 429 anti-drug operations across Metro Manila, resulting in the arrest of 603 suspects.
Authorities also confiscated 2,697.02 grams of shabu, 230.66 grams of dried marijuana leaves, and 54.3 grams of kush, with a total estimated street value of ₱18.5 million based on Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) prices.
Aberin emphasized that the recalibrated anti-drug strategy combines law enforcement with community-based rehabilitation. “The NCRPO will ensure that our campaign is swift, proactive, and compassionate for safer communities and a stronger future for every Filipino,” he said.
The NCRPO reaffirmed its commitment to making barangays across Metro Manila “fortresses of safety, dignity, and hope,” stressing that success is measured not only by arrests and seizures but also by safer streets, restored public trust, and lives reclaimed from addiction.
