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Western Visayas police seize P2.3M in drugs, arrest 32 suspects
Personnel from Police Regional Office 6 conducted a coordinated 24-hour anti-drug operation across Western Visayas, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of nearly P2.3 million in suspected methamphetamine.
LSN Philippines ·
ILOILO CITY — Law enforcement authorities in Western Visayas arrested 32 individuals and confiscated approximately P2.29 million worth of suspected illegal drugs during an intensified crackdown spanning November 9-10, police officials confirmed Tuesday.
The coordinated operation, which ran from 6 a.m. on November 9 until 5:59 a.m. the following day, was conducted by personnel of Police Regional Office 6 across multiple jurisdictions in the region. The anti-crime drive targeted drug-related activities as part of ongoing efforts to combat narcotics distribution.
Authorities did not immediately provide details on specific locations targeted or additional circumstances surrounding individual arrests. The seized narcotics have been turned over to appropriate authorities for documentation and further investigation.
The operation underscores the region's continued focus on drug enforcement, as law enforcement agencies maintain heightened vigilance against illegal drug trafficking in Western Visayas.