TACLOBAN CITY – At least 30 drug suspects were arrested and over P378,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized during a weeklong series of police operations across the region from April 7 to 13, 2025.
The intensified anti-narcotics drive yielded 55.68 grams of suspected shabu, valued at P378,629.44, according to the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8).
“This accomplishment reflects the hard work and commitment of our personnel, as well as the support from our communities,” said PRO-8 director Brigadier General Jay Cumigad. “We urge the public to continue cooperating with us by reporting suspicious drug-related activities.”
A total of 26 anti-drug operations were conducted, leading to the arrest of 27 listed and three unlisted drug personalities. No voluntary surrenders were recorded during the campaign period.
Authorities filed 31 cases for violation of Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, against the suspects.
The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO) accounted for the largest seizure with 33.77 grams of shabu, followed by the Tacloban City Police Office (TCPO) with 10.13 grams.
Among the notable arrests was a Rank No. 9 High-Value Individual (HVI) caught in Barangay Poblacion, Kananga, Leyte on April 7, with 5.2 grams of shabu worth P35,360 confiscated. The next day, a Rank No. 3 HVI was apprehended in Barangay 105, Suhi, Tacloban, yielding 10 grams of shabu valued at P68,000.
Cumigad reiterated the police’s commitment to sustaining anti-drug efforts across the region.
(RONALD O. REYES)
