𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝟭𝟯𝗠 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗚𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗚 𝗢𝗣𝗦

PRO-CAR’s continued commitment to stop the illegal drug trade and ensure the safety of the community led to the confiscation of over P13M worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of seven drug personalities in a series of anti-illegal drug operations conducted in the Cordillera region from August 19 to 25, 2024.

According to the reports submitted to the PRO-CAR Regional Director, PBGEN DAVID K PEREDO, JR, a total of 15 operations were conducted in Abra, Baguio City, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province during the week.

These operations resulted in the confiscation of 50,625 pieces of fully grown marijuana plants, 5,700 pieces of marijuana seedlings, 27,000 grams of dried marijuana leaves and fruiting tops, and 18.26 grams of suspected shabu, all of which have an overall total value of Php13,717,168.00.

The most significant operation took place in Mountain Province, where the Inayan cops conducted a marijuana eradication operation that resulted in the seizure of marijuana plants valued at Php6,400,000.00.

Moreover, in Benguet, the Cabalyero cops of the Benguet Police Provincial Office successfully conducted six marijuana eradication operations and police response, resulting in the seizure of illegal drugs valued at Php3,693,000.00 and the arrest of one Street Level Individual (SLI).

Meanwhile, in Kalinga, the Lumin-awa cops confiscated illegal drugs worth Php 3,523,800.00 during a series of operations, including the execution of a search warrant, a buy-bust operation, and two marijuana eradication operations, which also led to the apprehension of one SLI.

Additionally, in Baguio City, the Napino cops arrested three SLI’s following the implementation of a search warrant in Baguio City; in Abra, the Abante cops apprehended one SLI after conducting a buy-bust operation; and in Ifugao, the Haggiyo cops successfully nabbed a High-Value Individual during the service of a warrant of arrest.

These accomplishments highlight PRO-CAR’s strong commitment to ensuring community safety and maintaining a drug-free environment, demonstrating its dedication to protecting the public and ensuring a safer community for all. (PRO-CAR PIO / File Photos)