PRO-6 arrests 91 drug suspects, 94 fugitives in 15 days

The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) arrested 91 suspects and seized PHP 21,216,000 worth of illegal drugs in a 15-day anti-drug operation conducted across Western Visayas.

From September 1 to 15, 2025, PRO-6 conducted 66 police operations that resulted in the confiscation of 3,120 grams of shabu and 93 grams of marijuana.

Of the arrested suspects, 30 were classified as high-value individuals, while 61 were identified as street-level targets.

The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) recorded the highest volume of drug seizures, confiscating 1,259 grams of shabu and 4.5 grams of marijuana.

It was followed by the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit (RPDEU-6) with 905 grams of shabu and the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) with 712 grams of shabu and 10 grams of marijuana.

PRO-6 Director Police Brigadier General Josefino D. Ligan commended all unit commanders and personnel for their commitment to the anti-drug campaign.

“These figures reflect your unwavering dedication to our campaign to eradicate illegal drugs in every community,” Ligan said.

“Continue building strong relationships with the public and enhancing our collaboration with various government agencies and stakeholders,” he added.

“With their support, we can identify those engaged in these unlawful activities and hold them accountable,” he said.

The suspects now face charges under Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

In a separate operation, PRO-6 also arrested 94 wanted individuals, including 23 most wanted persons (MWPs), as part of its anti-criminality efforts.

The arrests were made during a regionwide manhunt conducted from September 1 to 15, 2025.

Tracker teams were mobilized across city and provincial police offices to locate and apprehend fugitives.

IPPO again led the campaign with 38 arrests, including 10 MWPs, followed by ICPO with 22 arrests and the Capiz Police Provincial Office with 13.

All arrested individuals were turned over to their respective courts for appropriate legal proceedings.