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PNP drug war under Marcos seizes P20.7-billion worth of drugs in 2024
The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized approximately P20.7 billion worth of illegal drugs nationwide from January 1 to December 15, 2024.
This figure represents a 101 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.
The PNP conducted 46,821 anti-drug operations, leading to the arrest of 57,129 individuals.
The campaign's emphasis on high-value individuals resulted in the confiscation of over 8 metric tons of illegal drugs, nearly 2 metric tons more compared to 2023.
Seized narcotics included methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu), marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine, and kush.
Police Regional Office 4A (Calabarzon) recorded the highest drug haul with P9.9 billion, followed by the PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) with P2.4 billion.
PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil called the anti-illegal drug campaign "bloodless."
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