NCRPO arrests 1,867 drug suspects in Metro Manila

In the first 46 days of 2025, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) arrested 1,867 suspected drug users and pushers in Metro Manila as part of the Marcos administration's bloodless drug war initiative.

The NCRPO seized illegal drugs worth approximately PHP124 million, with most being shabu and marijuana, along with smaller amounts of cocaine, kush, and ecstasy.

Brig. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin, acting director of NCRPO, emphasized that their campaign against illegal drugs will remain aggressive and procedure-based to ensure a peaceful Metro Manila.

All arrested suspects are now in custody awaiting charges under Republic Act No. 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The Marcos administration's approach contrasts with the previous regime’s more violent drug war tactics that resulted in over 6,000 deaths, including those from vigilante groups and crossfires involving civilians.

In addition to these efforts, NCRPO also arrested 1,996 wanted persons and confiscated 293 firearms as part of election-related security measures.