The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) seized P124 million worth of narcotics in intensified operations from January 1 to February 15 this year.
In a statement on Tuesday, NCRPO acting chief, Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin, said the amount includes 15.26 kilograms of shabu worth P103.79 million; 146.77 kilograms of marijuana leaves worth P17.61 million; and 5.83 grams of cocaine, 271.74 grams of kush, and 73 tablets of ecstasy with a combined value exceeding P2 million.
A total of 1,867 drug suspects will face charges under Republic Act 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
“Our aggressive, relentless and procedure-based campaign against illegal drugs will remain a primordial strategy in delivering a peaceful, safe and secure Metro Manila,” said Aberin.
The Marcos administration has adopted a bloodless anti-drug campaign, contrary to the past administration’s aggressive crackdown that killed more than 6,000 suspected drug personalities.
“I encourage all units in NCRPO to level up the momentum in our campaign but always remember that all police operations should be done in adherence with the Police Operational Procedures,” said Aberin.
The five districts covered by the NCRPO are the Manila Police District (MPD), Quezon City Police District (QCPD), Northern Police District (NPD), Southern Police District (SPD), and Eastern Police District (EPD).
Police ops net 1,996 wanted persons
In the same period, police officers in the region also nabbed 1,996 wanted persons.
The SPD topped the list of arrested persons with 490, followed by QCPD with 386, NPD with 380, MPD with 373, and EPD with 367.
Aberin said the arrests were made through intensified manhunt operations and relentless cyber patrolling by its dedicated tracker teams.
Gun ban
Meanwhile, Aberin said 285 persons were arrested for violating the election gun ban since January 12.
He said a total of 293 firearms were also confiscated at checkpoints throughout Metro Manila.
Despite the heightened activity during the election season, Aberin said the NCRPO has reported no election-related incidents during this period, emphasizing the effectiveness of its preventive and security measures. (PNA)
