06/05/2026
PNP RECORDS OVER โฑ12.4-B WORTH OF ILLEGAL DRUGS SEIZED IN FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF 2026
The Philippine National Police (PNP) sustained its nationwide drive against illegal drugs, recording major operational gains from January to April 2026, in line with the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations and the continuing directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to intensify law enforcement efforts and protect communities.
From April 1 to 30, 2026, a total of 5,353 anti-illegal drug operations were conducted nationwide, resulting in the arrest of 6,196 individuals. Seized were 161,125.22 grams of shabu, 254,803 grams of dried ma*****na leaves, 4,391,826 ma*****na plants, 3,154 grams of co***ne, and 344 grams of kush ma*****na, with a total standard drug price of โฑ1.19 billion.
For the total four-month period from January 1 to April 30, 2026, the PNP conducted a total of 26,431 anti-illegal drug operations, resulting in the arrest of 30,752 individuals. Confiscated items included 1,793,313.22 grams of shabu, 3,392,932 grams of dried ma*****na leaves, 4,661,341 ma*****na plants, 11,548 grams of co***ne, 273 grams of ecstasy, and 2,568 grams of kush ma*****na, with a total standard drug price reaching approximately โฑ12.4 billion.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., said the results reflect the organizationโs steady operational drive and firm commitment to public safety.
โPatuloy ang ating kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga. Ang layunin natin ay hindi lang ang mahuli ang mga lumalabag, kundi mapanatili ang kaligtasan ng bawat barangay. This is about protecting families and securing the future of our youth,โ PGen Nartatez said.
He added that the PNP will further strengthen intelligence-led operations and cooperation with partner agencies and communities to maintain momentum on the ground.
โMakakaasa ang publiko na tuloy-tuloy ang ating operasyon. We are here on the ground, working day and night to keep our communities safe,โ he added.
The PNP reiterated its commitment to continue its proactive and community-centered policing approach as it advances its nationwide anti-illegal drug campaign, aligned with the vision of โBagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.โ
(PNP-PIO)