Manila Bulletin
Caraga police net 131 drug pushers in January
Police in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) arrested 131 individuals and confiscated illegal drugs valued at over PHP4.3 million during January operations.
All arrested suspects have been charged for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The largest seizure was in Surigao del Sur, where PHP1.4 million worth of shabu was confiscated, leading to the arrest of 21 suspects.
Agusan del Sur reported the arrest of 28 suspects and the seizure of PHP772,472 worth of shabu and marijuana.
Butuan City saw 27 suspects apprehended and PHP641,206 worth of shabu confiscated.
Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office apprehended 36 suspects and confiscated shabu and marijuana valued at P615,281.96.
Agusan del Norte PPO arrested 16 suspects and seized P609,280 worth of shabu.
Other operations by Regional Drug Enforcement Unit-13, Special Operations Unit-13, and Dinagat Islands PPO also resulted in arrests and confiscations.
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