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P7.28-M drugs seized in Iloilo sting operations
Philippine police in Western Visayas confiscated approximately P6.4 million worth of suspected shabu from June 1 to 7.
A total of 946 grams of illegal drugs were seized in 39 anti-drug operations, leading to the arrest of 55 suspected drug pushers.
In new operations on Tuesday and Wednesday, P7.28 million worth of shabu and 1.084 kilograms of drugs were seized in Iloilo province, leading to the arrest of 10 suspects.
Police Brigadier General Jack Wanky warned remaining traffickers to cease their activities or face law enforcement operations.
The PRO-6 Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit alone seized P2.4 million worth of shabu.
Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office arrested the highest number of suspects with 19, followed by Iloilo Police Provincial Office with 14.
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