Tag: Drug Seizure
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Two More Officers Arrested in Connection with P6.7-Billion Drug Case, 17 Now in Custody
In a recent development in the case involving the mishandling of a PHP6.7-billion drug seizure in Manila last October, two additional police officers have been apprehended in Pasay City. The arrests took place around 7:20 p.m. on Monday in Barangay 70, as reported by the Philippine National Police on Tuesday. The officers, holding the ranks…
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Northern Mindanao Police Crack Down on Drugs, Seize PHP38 Million in 100 Days
In a robust campaign against illegal activities, the Northern Mindanao police, under the leadership of Brigadier General Jaysen de Guzman, have arrested 2,324 individuals and confiscated drugs valued at over PHP38 million in the last 100 days. The crackdown, which started on September 26, 2024, and ran through January 4, included 683 anti-drug operations, resulting…
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Massive Police Operation in Soccsksargen Nets 71 Suspects, Seizes Drugs and Weapons
In a sweeping daylong operation across the Soccsksargen region, law enforcement officials arrested 71 wanted individuals, including 31 linked to drug offenses, as announced by the Police Regional Office in Soccsksargen (PRO-12). The operation, which took place on Wednesday, spanned multiple areas including North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and the cities of Kidapawan,…
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Court Issues Arrest Warrants for 29 Police Officers in Mishandled P6.7 Billion Drug Seizure
MANILA – A Manila court has issued arrest warrants for 29 current and former police officers implicated in the mishandling of a PHP6.7 billion drug seizure that occurred in October 2022. Judge Gwyn Calina of Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 44 set the bail at PHP200,000 per accused in the order dated January 14. The…
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Court Issues Arrest Warrants for 29 Police Officers in Mishandled P6.7 Billion Drug Case
In a significant development, a Manila court has issued arrest warrants for 29 police officers, both active and retired, linked to the mishandling of a PHP6.7 billion drug seizure in October 2022. Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 44 Judge Gwyn Calina set the bail at PHP200,000 per accused in an order dated January 14. The…
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NCRPO Nets PHP36 Million in Drugs in First Two Weeks of 2025
In a significant crackdown on illegal narcotics, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported the seizure of drugs valued at over PHP36 million during the first 14 days of 2025. The haul included 3.73 kg of shabu valued at PHP25.42 million, 87.61 kg of dried marijuana leaves worth PHP10.51 million, 139.7 grams of high-grade…
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Philippine Government’s Intensified Anti-Drug Campaign Seizes PHP21.43 Billion in Narcotics in 2024
In 2024, the Philippine government’s escalated efforts against narcotics resulted in the seizure of PHP21.43 billion worth of illegal drugs, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported a 32% rise in the total value of confiscated drugs and controlled substances compared to PHP16.24 billion in 2023. The…
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Ilocos Police Seize Over P1 Billion in Drugs in 2024 Operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal drugs, the Ilocos Police Regional Office (PRO-1) reported the seizure of over PHP1 billion worth of narcotics in 2024. This haul included 139,336.32 grams of shabu, 51,123.11 grams of marijuana, 70,400 marijuana seedlings, and 298,053 uprooted marijuana plants across the region. The operations, totaling 1,242, led to the arrest…
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PDEA-Pangasinan’s 2024 Crackdown: P17.6 Million in Drugs Seized, 34 Municipalities Declared Drug-Free
In a significant stride against drug proliferation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Pangasinan reported the seizure of illegal drugs valued at PHP17.6 million in 2024. The haul included PHP10.2 million worth of marijuana and the remainder in shabu. PDEA-Pangasinan Director Retchie Camacho highlighted the arrest of 51 high-value targets (HVTs) during the year,…
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BOC-NAIA Arrests Recipient of P1.4-M Kush Shipment in Pasay City
In a significant crackdown on drug smuggling, the Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) apprehended the recipient of a parcel containing kush, a high-grade marijuana, valued at PHP1.4 million. The seizure occurred at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City on December 10, 2024, as announced by the BOC on December…
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