PRO-6 Seizes PHP7M Drugs, Arrests 69 in Raid

Police in Western Visayas arrested 69 drug suspects and seized nearly PHP7 million worth of illegal drugs during a two-week anti-narcotics campaign conducted from June 1 to 15, 2025.

The operations, spearheaded by the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6), resulted in the confiscation of approximately 1,024 grams of suspected shabu, valued at around PHP6.97 million.

Fourteen of the arrested individuals were identified as high-value targets, while 54 were street-level drug personalities, according to PRO-6.

A total of 53 anti-drug operations were carried out across the region, reinforcing PRO-6’s commitment to the national campaign against illegal drugs.

Police Brigadier General Jack L. Wanky, PRO-6 regional director, commended law enforcement personnel and partner stakeholders for their sustained efforts in the crackdown.

“We commend the hard work and ardent determination of our personnel in partnership with the different stakeholders, that resulted in these noteworthy accomplishments,” Wanky said.

“Rest assured that those who are monitored to be engaging in the illicit drug activity will be given preferential attention and, if evidence warrants, will be subjected to law enforcement operations,” he added.

The Iloilo City Police Office recorded the largest haul, seizing an estimated PHP3.66 million worth of suspected drugs and arresting 47 individuals.

The Capiz Police Provincial Office followed with PHP1.66 million worth of drugs confiscated, while the Iloilo Police Provincial Office tallied 10 arrests.

All suspects are facing charges for violating Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

PRO-6 vowed to intensify its intelligence-led operations to dismantle drug networks and suppress narcotics distribution in the region. (PRO-6)