𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐒𝐊𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍: 𝐏𝐑𝐎 𝟏𝟐 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟔𝟎.𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Police Regional Office 12 – In a major milestone in the fight against illegal drugs, PRO 12 successfully seized 8,897.98 grams of illegal drugs, with a Standard Drug Price value of Php 60,506,264.00, in 2024, marking a significant achievement in the region’s anti-narcotics operations.

In addition to these seizures, authorities confiscated 601.2 grams of illegal marijuana, valued at Php 72,134.40, and uprooted 6,800 marijuana plants worth Php 1,360,000.00, while arresting 122 suspects during 1,122 successful anti-illegal drug operations.

PBGEN ARNOLD P ARDIENTE, Officer-In-Charge, praised the tireless efforts of operatives, stating, “These accomplishments highlight our commitment to freeing our communities from the grip of illegal drugs.

Our campaign to combat the drug trade is firmly rooted in respect for human rights, proving that it’s possible to dismantle drug syndicates while upholding life and dignity. We remain dedicated to prioritizing the safety and well-being of everyone in SOCCSKSARGEN, striving to create a safer, healthier environment for all.” ### (Pat Francisco, RPIO 12)