P31 billion drugs seized under President Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — Law enforcement agencies have confiscated P31.07 billion worth of illegal drugs under the administration of President Marcos, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported yesterday.

Data released by PDEA showed that 7,419.24 kilos of shabu, marijuana and cocaine and 54,013 pieces of the party drug ecstasy were seized since Marcos assumed office on July 1, 2022.

Up to 75,880 drug personalities, including 5,137 high-value suspects, were arrested in 55,495 anti-drug operations.

At least 28,243 barangays were cleared of illegal drugs while 7,268 remain drug-affected.

PDEA reported that 922 drug dens and a clandestine laboratory were dismantled across the country.