Manila: Anti-drug operations in 24 hours over the weekend resulted in the confiscation of PHP22 million worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of one high-value drug suspect, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported.

According to Philippines News Agency, the PNP news release stated that the largest accomplishment came from marijuana eradication operations in the villages of Loccong and Buscalan in Tinglayan, Kalinga. These joint operations led to the discovery, uprooting, and on-site destruction of approximately 94,500 fully grown marijuana plants valued at PHP18.9 million. Although no cultivators were apprehended, the operations prevented the illegal crops from entering the supply chain and curtailed marijuana production in the area.

In a separate operation, a buy-bust in Barangay Lilod Baklayan, Ditsaan Ramain, Lanao del Sur, led to the arrest of a male high-value drug suspect. The suspect was found with approximately 466 grams of suspected shabu worth PHP3.1 million.

The PNP emphasized the ongoing threat of illegal drugs to public safety, stating, "Illegal drugs remain a serious threat to public safety and we will relentlessly pursue those who profit from this criminal enterprise. Every successful operation strengthens our resolve to protect Filipino communities from the harmful effects of narcotics."