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C. Luzon cops seize P8.5-M narcotics, nab 222 in weeklong ops
Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon) confiscated over PHP8.5 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 222 drug personalities from June 29 to July 5.
The operations, part of an intensified campaign against criminality, resulted in the seizure of 1,086.28 grams of shabu, 3,283.85 grams of dried marijuana leaves, and 520 grams of kush.
These arrests included 163 wanted persons, 121 of whom were identified as most wanted.
In addition to anti-drug operations, 14 individuals were arrested in 15 operations against loose firearms, with 31 assorted firearms confiscated.
PRO3 also conducted 11 focused operations against illegal gambling, leading to the arrest of 40 individuals and the confiscation of PHP15,974 in cash bets.
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