The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has seized P94.58 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 373 drug suspects in the first six months of the year, data from the City Anti-Illegal Drugs Monitoring Center showed on Wednesday, July 16.
From Jan. 1 to June 30, police units across the city conducted 300 anti-drug operations, resulting in the seizure of 13,694 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated street value of P93.12 million, and 12,166 grams of marijuana valued at P1.46 million.
Meanwhile, the arrested suspects consisted of 281 pushers, 90 users, and two minors, while 572 cases have been filed in court.
The City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) scored one of the biggest hauls on June 29 after it recovered 1.54 kg. of suspected shabu valued at P10.44 million from five persons in a residence at the Hermelinda Homes Subdivision in Barangay Mansilingan.
The CDEU also seized about 2.5 kg. of suspected shabu worth P17 million from a lone suspect at the Country Homes Subdivision in Barangay Estefania on May 18.
On the same day, a female suspect possessing 1.1 kg. of suspected shabu valued at P7.48 million was arrested inside a room at the Jade Court 2 motel in Barangay Singcang-Airport.
Later in the day, another male suspect was arrested by Police Station 2 operatives in Purok Lampirong, Barangay 2, after yielding 1 kg. of suspected shabu worth PHP6.8 million.
“These accomplishments highlight the unwavering commitment of the BCPO to rid the city of illegal drugs and hold accountable those who threaten public safety,” Col. Joeresty Coronica, Bacolod police director, said in a statement.*PNA