MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday reported it has seized more than P90 million worth of illegal drugs in a series of operations this month.
In a statement, the PNP said the week-long simultaneous anti-criminality law enforcement operations (SACLEO) conducted from January 17 to January 23 also yielded the arrest of 36 top drug suspects.
These coordinated anti-drug operations comprised 14 buy-bust operations, 18 service of warrants of arrest, and two Marijuana Eradication operations in clandestine Cannabis farms in separate locations in different parts of the country, it added.
“We scored big anew in the campaign against illegal drugs. The arrest of drug personalities in various areas around the country is a reflection of our intensified strategies to eradicate the supply chain of this illicit activity,” PNP Chief Police General Dionardo Carlos said.
The PNP chief also lauded the efforts and intelligence gathering of the operatives involved in the operation, as well as the collaboration with their village counterparts to address the illegal drug concern in their community.
“They provided the police with material information so we can better track the movement of those who are engaged in this illegal business,” Carlos said while referring to an action program tagged as ‘Double Barrel Finale’.
The PNP said the double barrel finale focuses on drug trafficking and addiction in every barangay. It also seeks to help the community devise ways to avoid such vice and redirect the residents’ focus to more productive activities.
Carlos vowed to realize the program during his term as PNP chief.
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