Manila Bulletin
Northern Mindanao cops net P38-M shabu, marijuana in 100 days
Police in Northern Mindanao confiscated PHP38.8 million worth of shabu and marijuana in a 100-day anti-drug campaign from September 26, 2024, to January 4, 2025.
During this period, 683 anti-drug operations were conducted, leading to the apprehension of 842 individuals who are now facing charges.
Authorities also arrested 985 wanted persons, including 170 most wanted individuals.
In separate operations, police apprehended 68 individuals for loose firearms, recovering 241 small arms and three light weapons.
Additionally, 53 suspected smugglers were arrested and PHP58.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were recovered in 44 anti-smuggling operations.
The campaign against illegal mining resulted in the arrest of 64 individuals and the seizure of PHP18 million in paraphernalia.
Under the Revitalized Katok program, 146 firearms were voluntarily surrendered for safekeeping after police visited 4,416 houses.
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