P25.6M shabu seized in Western Visayas operations

The Police Regional Office-6 confiscated approximately P25.6 million worth of suspected shabu in Western Visayas through 95 operations conducted between December 15, 2024, and January 5, 2025.

Despite the Yuletide season, PRO-6 chief Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky affirmed the relentless nature of their anti-illegal drug operations.

The Bacolod City Police Office led the seizures, recovering P16.5 million in suspected shabu, followed by the Iloilo City Police Office with P6.5 million, and the Iloilo Police Provincial Office with P1 million.

Bacolod City Police Office also arrested the most drug suspects, with the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office and Iloilo City Police Office apprehending 43 and 37 suspects, respectively.

Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky has urged all police units in the region to further intensify their anti-drug operations.

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