Anti Drugs Campaign
650K drug surrenderers complete recovery, wellness program: PNP
November 18, 2022, 12:56 pm
MANILA – More than 650,000 drug surrenderers are now back to their normal lives after undergoing rehabilitation programs of the Philippine National Police (PNP). PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said a total of 654,228 drug users have graduated from the PNP-initiated recovery and wellness… Read More
PDEA seizes P149.6-M shabu in Muntinlupa drug lab raid
November 18, 2022, 12:24 pm
MANILA – Two drug suspects were arrested while authorities seized PHP149.6 million worth of shabu and chemicals used to make illegal drugs in a raid at an alleged shabu laboratory in Muntinlupa City early Friday. In a report, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) spokesperson Derrick Carreon… Read More
P119.82-M illegal drugs seized in Central Visayas
November 15, 2022, 2:35 pm
MANILA – The Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 has seized PHP119.82 million worth of illegal drugs and no death during its anti-illegal drug operations conducted in Central Visayas during the first 30 days of the leadership of Regional Director, Brig. Gen. Roderick Augustus Alba. In a statement on… Read More
PNP nets P9.7-B illegal drugs since start of Marcos admin
November 14, 2022, 2:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has confiscated some PHP9.7 billion worth of various illegal drugs since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assumed office in July this year. “We are glad to note that since the assumption of the current administration, the PNP’s aggressive… Read More
P255-M shabu seized in Cavite, QC
November 13, 2022, 12:37 pm Updated on November 13, 2022, 7:33 pm
MANILA – Anti-narcotics operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) seized close to PHP252 million worth of suspected shabu from two suspects following a buy-bust in Cavite on Saturday. Police identified the suspects as Datu Ali Dayo Sampulna, 38; and Almira Karao Sampulna, 30, both of… Read More
Weeklong ops yield nearly P54-M illegal drugs in C. Visayas
November 7, 2022, 12:55 pm
MANILA – Authorities seized close to PHP54 million worth of narcotics in simultaneous anti-criminality law enforcement operations in the past week in Central Visayas, the Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 reported on Monday. PRO-7 director Brig. Gen. Roderick Augustus Alba, in a statement, said a… Read More
4 suspects yield P50-M shabu in Cebu ops
November 2, 2022, 1:54 pm
MANILA – Police seized some PHP50 million worth of shabu in buy-busts and arrested four drug suspects in Cebu province, Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 (Central Visayas) Director, Brig. Gen. Roderick Augustus Alba said Wednesday. The suspects, identified as Christian Amistad Peña, 32, and Burt… Read More
Norway resident caught with P56.7-M ‘shabu’ at NAIA
October 28, 2022, 10:36 am
MANILA – A 59-year-old woman from Norway was arrested for allegedly trying to slip in illegal drugs worth PHP56.7 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) said on Friday. PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Narciso Domingo identified the suspect as Rose… Read More
PNP probes 2 generals’ alleged link to illegal drugs
October 24, 2022, 4:53 pm
MANILA – Two ranking police officials are now being investigated after the arrest of two police anti-narcotics operatives and seizure of nearly a ton of shabu in Manila early this month, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said on Monday. In a press briefing in Camp… Read More
2 high-value targets yield P12-M marijuana in Caloocan
October 19, 2022, 3:51 pm
MANILA – Northern Police District (NPD) operatives seized PHP12 million worth of marijuana from two high-value targets in a buy-bust in Caloocan City on Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, identified the suspects as John Kenneth Hernay, 30;… Read More
PH's fight vs. illegal drugs in 'good situation': PDEA
October 13, 2022, 3:03 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is in a "good situation" in terms of fighting the illegal drug menace, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) bared on Thursday. In an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel, PDEA spokesperson Derrick Carreon said more areas in the country are now drug-cleared as the… Read More
PNP seeks court nod on disposal of P6.7-B shabu
October 10, 2022, 2:44 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it will ask the local court to expedite the issuance of an order for the immediate destruction of 990 kilos of shabu with an estimated street value of PHP6.7 billion that was seized in Manila over the weekend. “We shall seek the… Read More
P6-B shabu seized in Manila; cop arrested
October 9, 2022, 7:10 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) anti-narcotics operatives on Saturday confiscated some 990 kilos of shabu worth about PHP6.7 billion in Tondo, Manila from a suspected drug pusher, leading to the arrest Sunday of a police officer who is involved in the illegal drug trade. Brig. Gen.… Read More
DILG launches whole-of-nation approach vs. illegal drugs
October 7, 2022, 6:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday launched a program aimed at implementing a whole-of-nation approach to eliminate illegal drugs in the country. In a statement, Interior Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr. said the campaign, dubbed as… Read More
P3.4-M marijuana destroyed, P1-M shabu seized
October 7, 2022, 2:32 pm
MANILA – Law enforcement authorities scored anew in the fight against illegal drugs with the destruction of PHP3.4 million worth of marijuana plants and PHP1 million worth of shabu seized during separate operations across the country on Thursday. In a statement Friday, Philippine National Police… Read More
Nigerian, 7 others yield P8.9-M illegal drugs in separate ops
October 6, 2022, 5:47 pm
MANILA – Anti-narcotics operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) seized close to PHP8.9 million worth of illegal drugs from eight drug suspects, including a Nigerian national, in separate buy-busts in the provinces of Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Metro Manila. In a report, Southern… Read More
PBBM’s 1st 100 days: Less bloody, more holistic drug war
October 5, 2022, 10:00 am
MANILA – As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took over the helm of the country, he also took over the responsibility of ensuring peace and order which is vital in making the country conducive for businesses and investments both local and foreign. Efforts to achieve this vision include curbing, if… Read More
NCRPO chief lauds arrest of dismissed cop, 2 other fugitives
October 3, 2022, 6:12 pm
MANILA – National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo on Monday lauded police officers in the region for the arrest of a high-value drug suspect and two other fugitives, including a dismissed policeman. Based on the report by Southern Police District (SPD)… Read More
PNP backs drug test for TV, movie talents before taking projects
October 3, 2022, 2:56 pm Updated on October 3, 2022, 9:51 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday welcomed a lawmaker's call for mandatory drug tests on celebrities and other talents before appearing in entertainment projects. In a press briefing at Camp Crame in Quezon City, PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. called on major television… Read More
Former female cop busted in CamSur drug sting
October 2, 2022, 11:51 am
MANILA – Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) anti-scalawag unit have arrested a former female police officer during anti-illegal drug operations in Camarines Sur, a police official said on Sunday. In a statement, Brig. Gen. Warren De Leon, chief of the Integrity Monitoring and… Read More
