Bicol cops seize drugs worth over P98,000 in separate operations

Bicol region map. INQUIRER FILES

DARAGA, ALBAY — The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Bicol seized illegal drugs worth P98,484 in separate operations on Monday and Tuesday.

PNP Bicol chief Police Brigadier General Andre Dizon reported in a Facebook post that they arrested nine individuals, seized 14.43 grams of shabu (crystal meth) and three grams of marijuana in nine anti-illegal drug operations.

The report said four of the operations were in Camarines Sur, two were in Naga City, two in Camarines Norte and one was in Sorsogon.

The police also conducted 22 operations that led to the arrest of five most wanted and 17 other wanted persons in Bicol.

In the campaign against illegal possession of firearms, two persons, who yielded two firearms and an explosive, were arrested.

Two guns were deposited, while another two were surrendered due to six other police operations.

Police have heightened operations against loose firearms due to the election gun ban which remains in effect until June 11.

Dizon expressed the commitment, also known as “Kasurog cops,” to maintain peace and order to communities within the region.

“The Police Regional Office 5 strengthens its commitment to a crime-free community. Today’s Daily Accomplishment Report proves the dedication of the Kasurog Cops to ensure that law and order prevail across the region,” his post reads.

“Kasurog” means “ally” in Bicol. Karl Ian Morissey Ramos/Inquirer Intern

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