Seized: Approximately PHP 24 Million worth of drugs found in 6-day operation
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Central Visayas saw a major crackdown on illegal drugs over the past week, as the Police Regional Office (PRO-7) nabbed a whopping 205 suspects, among which were 14 high-value targets. The operations, which took place between April 20-26, 2025, resulted in the seizure of around Php 24 million worth of drugs and related paraphernalia, according to PRO-7 data.
P/Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, head of PRO-7, emphasized the importance of these operations in ensuring both efficiency and security in Central Visayas, particularly during the election period. With the upcoming elections, Gen. Rommel Marbil is slated to take command, and Maranan assured his personnel that combating illegal drugs will remain a top priority.
"PRO 7 will continue to operate relentlessly against illegal drugs to ensure a peaceful and orderly election process while respecting human rights," Maranan stated.
Public attention should be drawn to the law enforcement officials who have been acting under the laws outlined in the Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and the numerous anti-drug operations will continue until the election period.
Sources:[1] Central Visayas anti-illegal drug operations result in massive seizures and arrests. (2025, April 29). Retrieved from https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/04/29/2182158/central-visayas-anti-illegal-drug-operations-result-massive-seizures-and-arrests[2] PRO 7 steps up illegal drug operations in Central Visayas. (2025, April 29). Retrieved from https://www.gov.ph/2025/04/29/pro-7-steps-up-illegal-drug-operations-in-central-visayas/
- The crackdown on illegal drugs in Central Visayas, led by PRO-7, has resulted in the capture of 205 suspects, including 14 high-value targets, as reported by Philstar.com on April 29, 2025.
- The operation, which took place between April 20-26, 2025, netted around Php 24 million worth of drugs and related paraphernalia, according to PRO-7 data.
- The ongoing anti-drug operations in Central Visayas are being carried out under the guidance of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act 9165), and will continue until the election period, with maintaining law and order as a key priority.
