The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has confiscated P8,517,707 worth of illegal drugs in its month-long anti-criminality operations.
From July 1 to 31, a total of 1,252.604 grams of drugs were seized in 45 operations that led to the arrest of 52 drug personalities, including 37 pushers and 15 users, Lt. Col. Sherlock Gabana, BCPO public information officer, said.
A total of 67 drugs cases were filed in court, he said.
In the campaign against wanted persons, the BCPO conducted 55 police operations during the month-long intensified campaign that led to the arrest of 55 suspects.
Also, 12 police operations were initiated against loose firearms that resulted in the arrest of one violator and confiscation of one small firearm, while seven homemade firearms were surrendered and four were deposited with the BCPO.
Col. Thomas Joseph Martir, city police director, said the BCPO continues to heighten its police operations, giving emphasis on crime prevention and swift resolution of cases.*