Philippine National Police Chief, Police General Rodolfo S Azurin Jr., lauded the efforts of all police units for the aggressive and successful nationwide interdiction operations against syndicates engaged in trafficking of illegal drugs for the past 45 days, from January 1 to February 15, 2023.

Based on the report of Directorate for Intelligence, the first 45days anti-illegal drugs operation of PNP drug enforcement units resulted in the arrest of 692 big time drug pushers and 5,588 street level drug personalities, and surrender of 176 drug users.

Chief PNP Azurin emphasized that in all these 45-day police operations, a large quantity of illegal drugs estimated to be worth Php747 Million were confiscated by operating units.

“I am proud to extend my warmest congratulations to the dedicated and hardworking men and women of the Philippine National Police for their successful anti-illegal drug operations.  Your unwavering commitment and tireless efforts have yielded outstanding results, and we are all grateful for your eagerness to rid the streets of harmful illegal drugs”, PGen Azurin Jr said.

He said, this operation is a testament to the effectiveness of our intelligence-driven and community-oriented approach to law enforcement. By targeting big time drug pushers and utilizing strategic methods, our police officers have successfully disrupted the illegal drug trade and prevented harmful substances from reaching our communities.

“Let us continue to work together to maintain the gains of this operation and to build a safer, more secure, and drug-free Philippines”, CPNP Azurin added.

CURRENTPH NEWS SERVICE