By Perla Lena

DRUG HAUL. Some of the illegal drugs seized during various operations of the Iloilo City Police Office in August. The month-long operations resulted in the seizure of close to PHP16 million worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of 83 suspects. (Photo courtesy of ICPO)

ILOILO CITY – Close to PHP16 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and 83 drug suspects were arrested in operations launched by the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) in August.

A report released by the ICPO on Tuesday afternoon showed that 60 citywide operations resulted in the seizure of approximately 2.3 kg. of suspected shabu with a total estimated street value of PHP15.9 million.

Meanwhile, 35 of the suspects nabbed during the operations were considered high-value targets while 48 were street-level individuals.

The Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit contributed the highest haul with 821.86 grams of shabu valued at PHP5.58 million.

The August accomplishment is higher than the 2.04 kilos of shabu worth over PHP13.89 million seized in 72 operations in July.

“These accomplishments highlight the unified efforts of our police and the community against illegal drugs. With everyone’s commitment and cooperation, we will address this menace and win this war,” ICPO Director Col. Kim Legada said in a statement. (PNA)