The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) seized more than P36 million worth of narcotics from January 1 to 14 this year.
In a statement on Wednesday, NCRPO acting chief, Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin, said the amount includes 3.73 kilograms of shabu worth P25.42 million; 87.61 kilograms of dried marijuana leaves worth P10.51 million; 139.7 grams of high-grade marijuana (kush) worth P209,550; and 149 pieces of vape cartridges containing marijuana oil worth P585,440.
In the same period, NCRPO operatives mounted 292 intelligence-driven operations that resulted in the arrest of 410 suspects.
“In 2025, the community can be assured that NCRPO’s campaign against illegal drugs will be more relentless, aggressive, and highly-analytical done with utmost regard to the due observance of the Police Operational Procedures and due process of law,” 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). (PNA)
