MANILA, Philippines — Over P77.9 million worth of illegal drugs were seized during a month-long nationwide operation, according to the Philippine National Police – Drug Enforcement Group (PNP-DEG).
In a report on Wednesday, PNP-DEG said the narcotics were confiscated in 71 anti-drug operations, involving 80 suspects, from October 1 to 31.
The illegal drugs seized were as follows:
- 3,502.20 grams of crystal meth (locally known as shabu)
- 33,000 grams of kush
- 33,040 grams of dried marijuana
- 45 ml of marijuana oil
- 700 marijuana seedlings
- 2,800 fully grown marijuana plants
The confiscated illegal drugs from the arrested traffickers amount to P77,921,760, the report said.
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According to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s latest data, the Marcos administration’s anti-drug campaign has so far netted a total of P49.82 billion worth of narcotics to date. — Emmanuel John Abris, INQUIRER.net intern
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