The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) apprehended 238 individuals in a 24-hour anti-crime operation across Metro Manila from September 25 to 26.
The majority of arrests were for illegal drugs (57) and illegal gambling (49), with other apprehensions for wanted persons (35) and loose firearms (9).
NCRPO director P/Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin attributed the success to firm supervision, data-driven policing, and synchronized actions.
Separately, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported seizing P328.58 million worth of illegal drugs in nationwide operations from September 12 to 19.
The PDEA's weeklong operations resulted in 105 arrests and the confiscation of various illegal substances including shabu and marijuana.
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