Over PHP3.4 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and 30 suspects arrested during a week-long anti-drug operation of the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) from Sept. 15 to 21.
PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. said the confiscated items included 500.95 grams of shabu and 9 grams of marijuana. At least 26 operations led to the arrests, with two classified as high-value individuals and 28 as street-level suspects.
A total of 32 criminal cases have been filed in connection with the operations.
Masbate recorded the largest drug haul worth PHP1.94 million, followed by Naga City with PHP1.02 million, and Camarines Sur with PHP297,636. Albay posted PHP49,580 worth of seizures, Sorsogon PHP74,024, and Camarines Norte PHP16,048. Catanduanes had no recorded seizures during the period.