Bicol cops seize over P9M worth of illegal drugs in August  

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LEGAZPI CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives in the Bicol region seized more than P9 million worth of illegal drugs in August.

Lieutenant Colonel Maria Luisa Calubaquib, spokesperson of the Bicol police, reported on Tuesday, Sept. 3, that they confiscated 1,328.45 grams of shabu (crystal meth) and 61.34 grams of marijuana.

The police arrested at least 144 drug suspects in 138 operations in the six Bicol provinces.

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Camarines Sur had the highest record with more than P4.8 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs.

Calubaquib said they forged partnerships with local governments, schools, and non-government organizations to ensure that the anti-illegal drugs programs were implemented in the communities.