'Puwede naman pala': PNP says over P36.5-B worth of illegal drugs in 'less bloody' drug war under PBBM

Manila Bulletin

More than P36.5 billion worth of illegal drugs were seized since President Marcos assumed the presidency in July 2022, an aggressive anti-illegal drugs campaign which the Philippine National Police (PNP) describes as focusing on the preservation of human life.  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/8/8/puwede-naman-pala-pnp-says-over-p36-5-b-worth-of-illegal-druts-in-less-bloody-drug-war-under-pbbm  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00Further, our anti-illegal drugs campaign has made remarkable strides, with the value of

00:06drugs ceased increasing to approximately P36.5 billion between July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024,

00:19to include the P9.68 billion addicted tagbatangas, the largest hole in history and the highest

00:26recorded ceased illegal drugs. Our holistic approach, which includes law enforcement,

00:33prevention, rehabilitation and community engagement, supports both the recovery and integration

00:41of individuals grappling with addiction and the harmful effects of illegal drugs. Our

00:47battle against drug abuse transcends mere law enforcement. It fundamentally aims to

00:52uphold the very fabric of our society. As we pursue our anti-illegal drug campaign,

00:59targeting high value individuals and identifying drug sources, we remain dedicated to preserving

01:07human life. Our efforts ensure the well-being and dignity of every member of the community.

01:15These noble endeavors have transformed our communities, our streets are safer, fear has

01:21diminished and families enjoy their homes without looming threat of crime. Children

01:28play freely with genuine smiles and improved safety has enhanced the quality of life, attracting

01:36more visitors and boosting community well-being. As we look to the future, our commitment to

01:43the safety and well-being of our communities remains unfaltering. We will continue to strengthen

01:51our partnerships with the public, collaborate with other law enforcement agencies and maintain

01:57the highest standards of transparency and accountability. Guided by the President's

02:03Bagong Pilipinas vision, we are dedicated to sustain our proactive approach to policy,

02:10enhancing our information and communication technology capabilities and integrating artificial

02:16intelligence into our operations to bolster our crime prevention and investigation efforts.

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