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P36 million worth of shabu, marijuana seized in Calabarzon in January
The Philippine National Police in Calabarzon arrested 885 suspected drug traffickers and seized over P36.9 million worth of illegal drugs in January.
This figure represents the total for the region, which includes Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.
Throughout January, 685 anti-illegal drug operations were conducted, resulting in the confiscation of 5,396 grams of shabu and 2,360 grams of dried marijuana.
A significant seizure of over P13 million worth of shabu occurred in Calamba City, Laguna on January 21, during which one suspect was killed and two others were wounded and arrested.
In separate operations on Friday and Saturday, seven individuals were apprehended in Cavite and Laguna, with authorities seizing over P1.5 million worth of shabu.
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