MANILA (September 17) — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported that government anti-narcotics forces confiscated a total of P189.73 million in dangerous drugs after arresting 98 accused drug personalities during nationwide operations from September 5 to 15.
According to PDEA, 52 successful anti-illegal drug operations were carried out during the week-long operations. Additionally, more than one kilogram of cocaine was seized in Barangay Taggat Sur, Claveria, Cagayan, and 9,907.62 grams of dried marijuana leaves were turned over by a concerned citizen in Barangay Tagapo, City of Sta. Rosa in Laguna; one kilogram of shabu in Barangay Sinunoc, Zamboanga City; 300 grams of shabu in Barangay Sinawal, General Santos City; one kilogram in Lanao del Sur; and 500 grams in Barangay San Miguel, Bacong, Negros Oriental.
The PDEA identified 98 accused drug personalities, including 50 pushers, 11 drug den owners/maintainers, five drug den employees, 26 drug den visitors/clients, four couriers, and two possessors.
“This week’s accomplishments are a clear demonstration of the strong dedication of our operatives and the effectiveness of our strengthened partnership with the PNP and other law enforcement agencies,” PDEA Director General Isagani R. Nerez stated.
“We’re not simply catching pushers; we’re taking down the entire drug network. From dens to wholesalers, our message is clear: illegal drugs have no place in our society,” he said.
