PNP: 16,784 arrested in anti-drug ops in first 3 months of 2026

PNP: P11B in illegal drugs seized, 16k drug suspects nabbed in Q1 2026

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested over 16,000 drug suspects and recovered more than P11 billion in illegal drugs in the first quarter of 2026.

PNP: 16,784 arrested in anti-drug ops in first 3 months of 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it has so far made 16,784 arrests in anti-illegal drug operations in 2026, seizing over P11 billion worth of illegal drugs. According to the PNP, the arrests stemmed from the 14,550 anti-illegal drug operations conducted from January 1 to March 30, 2026. READ: 172 rape, sexual abuse suspects arrested in a month — CIDG Among the confiscated drugs in these operations incl…

NegOr police intensify anti-drug ops for summer months

Police in Negros Oriental are intensifying efforts in anticipation of the rise in illegal drug activities in the summer months, an official said on Wednesday, April 1. Capt. Stephen Jaynard Polinar, spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), said that illegal drug activity tends to rise in the coming months, especially with the […]