Cops seize P132-M narcotics in 1st 18 days of 2024

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. (Photo from PNP/FB)

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency

Police authorities seized P132 million worth of illegal drugs in the first 18 days of the year, the country’s top cop said Monday.

In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said 1,376 anti-illegal drugs operations were launched from Jan. 1 to 18, resulting in the arrest of 1,661 drug suspects.

Meanwhile, Acorda said 4,614 personnel underwent random drug testing from Jan. 1 to 22, composed of 4,517 uniformed personnel and 97 non-uniformed personnel (NUP).

He said six cops– three patrolmen, a staff sergeant, a master sergeant and a chief master sergeant– have tested positive for illegal drugs in a series of drug tests during the period.

Of the six, five were from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and one from Police Regional Office (PRO) 8 (Eastern Visayas).

“We will ensure that appropriate charges are filed to address this issue and uphold the uncompromising principles of a drug-free police force,” Acorda said.

Meanwhile, Acorda said no major incidents were reported throughout the celebrations of the Feast of Sto. Niño nationwide – the Sinulog Festival in Cebu, the Ati-atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan, and the Lakbayaw in Tondo, Manila over the weekend.

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