ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) confiscated illegal drugs worth P6.8 million and apprehended 48 individuals in a series of anti-narcotics operations conducted across Western Visayas from March 1 to 7.
Data from the PRO-6 revealed that law enforcement units carried out 36 operations, leading to the seizure of 975 grams of shabu valued at approximately P6.63 million and 1,994 grams of marijuana worth P239,000.
Among the arrested individuals, the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) recorded the highest number with 18 apprehensions, accounting for 37.5 percent of the total arrests. This was followed by the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) with 13 arrests.
PRO-6 director Brigadier General Jack Wanky hailed the swift response of his personnel in intensifying operations against drug traffickers, particularly high-value targets.
“We are proud of our drug enforcement units for the series of successful operations. Our accomplishments in the illegal drug campaign reflect our hard work and commitment. We remain firm in our stance that illegal drugs have no place in Region 6,” Wanky said./PN
