By Connie Calipay
LEGAZPI CITY – More than PHP15 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated and 12 drug personalities were arrested in a series of coordinated anti-drug operations conducted over the weekend.
Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) Director Brig. Gen. Erosito Miranda said authorities seized 2.2 kilograms of shabu worth an estimated PHP15.08 million and 2 grams of marijuana valued at PHP240 during eight anti-drug operations across the Bicol Region.
In Albay, four operations led to the arrest of seven drug personalities, including three high-value individuals and four street-level individuals.
Among the operations, the biggest accomplishment was recorded in Legazpi City on Sunday, where authorities confiscated illegal drugs worth PHP6.8 million and arrested two alleged drug peddlers from Bacoor, Cavite, who were believed to be supplying illegal drugs in the Bicol Region.
In Camarines Norte, anti-drug operatives on Saturday arrested two high-value individuals and seized illegal drugs worth PHP8.1 million, considered among the province’s biggest anti-drug accomplishments this year.
Authorities also conducted two successful operations in Camarines Sur, arresting two street-level individuals and confiscating PHP13,056 worth of illegal drugs.
Miranda commended the operating units for their unwavering commitment and aggressive stance against illegal drugs, emphasizing that the accomplishment reflects the region’s intensified operational capability and strong law enforcement collaboration.
“This accomplishment sends a powerful message that PRO-5 remains aggressive, relentless, and uncompromising in the fight against illegal drugs,” he said.
“Our police operatives will continue to intensify intelligence-driven operations to dismantle drug networks and arrest individuals who continue to destroy lives and communities through illegal drugs.” (PNA)
