In a statement Friday, PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said the amount includes 168 kg. of shabu, 3,866,600 fully grown marijuana plants, 1,830 kg. of dried marijuana leaves, 48.672 kg. of ketamine, 36.9 kg. of kush, 1,343 tablets of ecstasy and 90 grams of cocaine.
The illegal drugs were seized in 698 operations, including buy-busts, service of search warrants, and marijuana eradication drive which also led to the arrest of 809 drug suspects and 232 wanted persons.
Meanwhile, he said four trafficked persons were recovered during interdiction efforts -- the act of stopping and taking illegal goods that are being transported somewhere.
Matta said efforts now focus on interdiction and that the PDEG remains proactive in executing coordinated, high-impact operations and ensure integrity and transparency in all operations, consistently using body-worn cameras.
He said actions are documented, with airtight cases prepared to ensure the prosecution of offenders.
Matta also paid tribute to police operatives who died in the line of duty.
“The heroism of these operatives inspires the entire force to press on, ensuring that their sacrifices were not in vain,” Matta said.
He noted this milestone achievement underscores the PNP’s recalibrated Anti-Illegal Drug Campaign Roadmap 2024–2028 that embodies a human-rights-focused and community-driven approach to tackling the nation’s drug problem.
It is closely aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s vision of a humane, bloodless and inclusive campaign. (Christopher Lloyd CaliwanPNA)
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