Western Visayas anti-drug ops seize P10.2M shabu, arrest 19 suspects

Western Visayas anti-drug operatives confiscated over P10.2 million worth of suspected shabu in an intensified 24-hour operation.

The operation, which ran from December 10 to December 11, resulted in the seizure of approximately 1,206 grams of illegal drugs.

A total of 19 suspects were arrested, including four considered high-value individuals and fifteen street-level pushers.

Negros Occidental Police Office recorded the largest confiscation with PHP5.7 million, followed by Iloilo City Police Office with PHP2.4 million.

In a separate buy-bust operation, around 300 grams of shabu valued at PHP2.04 million were seized in Pavia, Iloilo.

The arrested individuals are currently in police custody and will face charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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