Law enforcement agency ICPO confiscates PHP14.9 million worth of 'shabu' and detains 96 drug offenders in April operations.
Let's dive into the gritty details of Iloilo City's intensified crackdown on illegal drugs, spearheaded by the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), from April 1 to 30, 2025.
Criminals Caught and Drugs Seized
The ICPO didn't hold back, nabbing a whopping 96 suspected drug peddlers during this period. Among them were 26 high-value targets. The total value of the seized narcotics, mainly shabu, was estimated to be between P14.9 million and a staggering P18 million[1][2]. Talk about a significant stash.
Operations Galore
To achieve these results, the ICPO executed a jaw-dropping 68 anti-drug operations throughout the month, breaking their own record set in November 2024. Impressive, ain't it?
The operations were led by ICPO's 10 Iloilo City Police Stations (ICPS), the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU), the City Intelligence Unit (CIU), the Iloilo City Mobile Force Company (ICMFC), and other partner agencies, including the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit (RPDEU) in Western Visayas[2].
Breakdown of Seizures
The CDEU was the ops' MVP, seizing a staggering 735.5533 grams of shabu valued at around P5 million. They were followed closely by the RPDEU in Western Visayas with a significant cache of 533.2171 grams worth about P3.6 million. ICPS 10 and ICPS 6 weren't far behind, contributing to the tally with 272.1454 grams worth nearly P1.9 million and 175.0415 grams worth approximately P1.2 million, respectively[2].
Other units also lent a helping hand, demonstrating the ICPO's consistent and united effort to dismantle drug networks and keep drug-related incidents at bay in the city.
Looking Ahead
Despite these victories, the war on drugs isn't over. The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) is determined to sustain its aggressive stance against drugs, emphasizing the importance of public involvement in support of enforcement efforts[5]. So, keep those eyes peeled and those ears open, folks! If you witness anything suspicious, report it to the authorities. Let's keep Iloilo City clean! (Leo Solinap/our website Philippines)
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- The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) conducted a month-long crackdown on illegal drugs in Iloilo City from April 1 to 30, 2025, which resulted in the arrest of 96 suspected drug peddlers, including 26 high-value targets.
- The ICPO seized a significant amount of narcotics, mainly shabu, with an estimated value between P14.9 million and P18 million during these operations.
- The City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) was the MVP in this operation, seizing 735.5533 grams of shabu worth around P5 million.
- The war on drugs in Iloilo City is not over, and the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) is determined to sustain its aggressive stance against drugs, emphasizing the importance of public involvement in support of enforcement efforts.
