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PNP busts drug operations across Cordillera, seizes P227M in contraband
The Philippine National Police concluded a week-long anti-narcotics campaign in the Cordillera Administrative Region that resulted in the seizure of over P227 million worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of 12 suspects. The operations, carried out between August 10-16, targeted major trafficking networks across the mountainous region.
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Law enforcement authorities in the Cordillera Administrative Region dismantled multiple drug trafficking operations during an intensive seven-day enforcement drive, the Philippine National Police announced Tuesday. The campaign, spanning August 10 to 16, encompassed 17 separate enforcement actions targeting various illicit drug activities.
Operations included buy-bust transactions, warrant executions, and marijuana eradication drives across the region. The coordinated efforts resulted in the apprehension of 12 individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and distribution networks. The scale of drug seizures, exceeding P227 million in street value, underscores the significant narcotics trade flowing through the Cordillera region.
The enforcement sweep reflects ongoing PNP efforts to combat drug trafficking in provinces that have historically served as transit and production areas for controlled substances. Officials have maintained heightened anti-drug operations across high-risk regions as part of broader national strategy to dismantle organized narcotics operations.
Authorities did not immediately provide details regarding the specific locations of operations, the types of drugs seized, or charges filed against the arrested individuals. Further information regarding the campaign is expected to be released by regional police command.