Tag: Drug Seizure
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Philippines Reports P56.4 Billion in Seized Illegal Drugs Since July 2022; Over 131,000 Arrests Made
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced on Wednesday that the value of illegal drugs seized since July 2022 has reached PHP56.37 billion under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The agency also reported the arrest of 131,578 drug suspects, which included 8,404 high-value targets, during 97,406 anti-drug operations. From July 2022 to…
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Metro Manila Police Seize PHP124 Million in Drugs, Arrest Nearly 2,000 Suspects
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported a significant haul of narcotics valued at PHP124 million during operations conducted from January 1 to February 15. Acting chief Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin detailed the seizure, which included 15.26 kg of shabu valued at PHP103.79 million, 146.77 kg of marijuana leaves worth PHP17.61 million, and smaller…
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Retired Police General Involved in P6.7 Billion Drug Case Turns Himself In
MANILA – A former high-ranking police official implicated in the mishandling of a PHP6.7 billion drug seizure in 2022 has returned to the Philippines and surrendered to law enforcement, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Lt. Gen. Benjamin Santos Jr., who previously served as the PNP’s deputy chief for operations, was taken into custody…
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Retired Police General Involved in P6.7 Billion Drug Case Surrenders
MANILA – A former high-ranking police official implicated in the mishandling of a PHP6.7 billion drug seizure in 2022 has returned to the Philippines and turned himself in to the authorities, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Lt. Gen. Benjamin Santos Jr., who previously served as the PNP’s deputy chief for operations, was apprehended…
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Davao City Police Crack Down on Drug Trade, Seize PHP7.2 Million in Illegal Substances
In a robust effort to combat drug trafficking, the Davao City police force apprehended 11 suspects and seized illegal drugs valued at PHP7.2 million during a series of operations conducted over the weekend. The most significant haul was executed by the Police Station-Toril (PS-8), which confiscated drugs worth PHP6.93 million. Additional seizures were reported by…
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Caraga Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Seize P4.3 Million in Shabu During January Operations
In a robust crackdown on illegal drugs, the Caraga Region’s police force, known as PRO-13, reported the arrest of 131 individuals and the confiscation of drugs valued at over PHP4.3 million in January. These results stem from 117 operations conducted throughout the region, as announced on Wednesday. The most significant seizure occurred in Surigao del…
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Philippine National Police Urges Fugitive Ex-Chief to Surrender in Major Drug Case
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a stern call for a former high-ranking official, implicated in the mishandling of a PHP6.7-billion drug seizure in Manila, to turn himself in and confront the legal charges against him. Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, the PNP spokesperson, made this appeal following claims by the fugitive, Brig. Gen. Narciso…
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Bicol Police Crack Down on Drug Trade, Seize P1.88 Million in Illegal Substances
In a robust campaign against illegal drugs, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) has successfully seized drugs valued at PHP1.88 million and arrested 23 suspects over a week-long operation spanning from January 27 to February 2, 2025. According to PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the operations, which totaled 20, led to the confiscation…
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Mimaropa Police Seize PHP101.6 Million in Illegal Drugs, Arrest 475 in 2024
In 2024, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4B in Mimaropa successfully confiscated over 15.39 kg of illegal drugs valued at PHP101.6 million. This significant seizure was the result of 402 operations, leading to the apprehension of 475 suspects, as announced by PRO4B chief Brig. Gen. Roger Quesada on Friday. The previous year, 2023, saw a…
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Two More Officers Arrested in Connection with P6.7-B Drug Case, 17 Now in Custody
In a recent development in the mishandling of the PHP6.7-billion drug seizure in Manila from October 2022, two additional police officers have been apprehended in Pasay City. The arrests took place in Barangay 70 around 7:20 p.m. on Monday, as reported by the Philippine National Police on Tuesday. The officers, holding the ranks of Chief…
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