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Multi-Million Peso Shabu Haul Seized in Iloilo City

  Joint Anti-Drug Operation Leads to Significant Seizure

In a major breakthrough, authorities successfully apprehended two jobless high-value individuals in Iloilo City's Jaro district during a buy-bust operation on Tuesday. The joint operation, led by the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit (RPDEU) and the Iloilo City Police Office's (ICPO) City DEU, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), resulted in the confiscation of PHP3.876 million worth of shabu and non-drug items.  

The Suspects and the Haul

The suspects, identified as Rene Paches, 41, from Brgy. Man-it in Passi City, and Jean Narciso, 29, from Brgy. Aglalana in Dumarao, Capiz, were apprehended during the operation on Jayme Street in Barangay Luna. The authorities seized more or less 570 grams of shabu and various non-drug items from the two individuals.  

Commendation from the City Mayor

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas expressed his satisfaction with the accomplishments of the ICPO in combating illegal drugs. He commended the ICPO personnel for their dedication and zeal in the fight against narcotics. Mayor Treñas specifically mentioned the recent drug buy-bust in Jaro, where they recovered more than PHP 3.8 million worth of shabu, as a testament to the importance placed on curbing illegal drug activities. "The zeal and importance given by the personnel of the ICPO on the fight against illegal drugs," he added, speaking highly of their relentless efforts.   Commitment to Supporting the ICPO Mayor Treñas affirmed his commitment to providing the ICPO with the necessary resources to carry out their duties effectively. Ensuring the success of the anti-drug campaign remains a top priority for the city administration.  

Custody and Legal Proceedings

Following the operation, the suspects were taken into the custody of ICPO Police Station 3. They will undergo proper legal proceedings in accordance with the law. This significant drug bust serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment of law enforcement agencies and the local government in the fight against illegal drugs in Iloilo City. The successful operation reflects its dedication to creating a safer and drug-free community for its residents.   Sources: THX News & Philippines News Agency. Read the full article

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West Visayas Drug-Free? A Stunning 90% of Villages Clear Illegal Drugs

Some 90.25% of the 4,051 barangays in Western Visayas have been cleared of illegal drugs as of May this year, data from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP) showed on Friday. In Negros Occidental, 67.89% of the 601 barangays are considered drug-cleared while in this capital city, 22.95 percent of the 61 barangays, also have gotten rid of illegal drugs. Antique, which has 590 barangays, is 99.66% drug-cleared; Iloilo Province, 1,721 barangays, 98.55%; Capiz, 473 barangays, 91.12%; and Iloilo City, 180 barangays, 54.22%. Both the 327 barangays of Aklan and the 98 barangays of Guimaras are 100 percent drug cleared.  

Map of Western Visayas with Borders. Photo by Retdar. Wikimedia.   “The drug situation in Western Visayas is currently on a manageable level as evidenced by our low drug (incident), the fifth in the country,” according to the overall assessment presented by PDEA-Negros Occidental provincial officer Jeanette Reyes during the joint second quarter meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council and the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council at the Capitol Social Hall here on Friday. Reyes said the region’s manageable drug situation can be attributed to the “successful collaboration of all shareholders, leading to intensified anti-drug operations, high volume seizure of illegal drugs, sustainability efforts and increase in the number of drug-cleared barangays.”   Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, however, noted a “slow increase” in the number of drug-cleared barangays in the province. “From 65 percent to 67 percent. We have to strengthen that,” he added.   Reyes said the PDEA-Negros Occidental Provincial Office will continue to collaborate with the partner-agencies, particularly the local government units, to better serve the Negrenses.   Sources: THX News & Philippine News Agency. Read the full article