The Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) struck a significant blow against the illegal drug trade in the region, seizing illegal drugs valued at PhP47,680,083.00 and arresting 12 drug personalities in a series of operations conducted from October 11 to 17, 2024.

During the weeklong campaign, PRO-CAR conducted 51 anti-illegal drug operations across the provinces of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, and Kalinga, and in the city of Baguio, leading to the confiscation of 185,927 pieces of Fully Grown Marijuana Plants, 15,002 pieces of marijuana seedlings, 5.00 grams of marijuana seeds, 80,525.50 grams of dried marijuana leaves and fruiting tops, 3.00 milliliters of marijuana oil, and 34.10 grams of suspected shabu, with a combined estimated value of PhP47,680,083.00.

Further, of the 12 drug personalities arrested, four were identified as High Value Individuals and eight were Street Level Individuals.

The most significant operations occurred in Kalinga, where the Lumin-awa Cops of Kalinga Police Provincial Office (PPO) confiscated illegal drugs worth PhP27,931,750.00, and in Mountain Province, where the Inayan Cops of Mountain Province PPO seized illegal drugs valued at PhP14,618,005.00.

Moreover, in Benguet, the Cabalyero Cops of Benguet PPO also had substantial success, eradicating PhP5,004,848.00 worth of marijuana plants, and in Baguio City, the Napino Cops of Baguio City Police Office confiscated a total of PhP104,236.00 worth of illegal drugs.

These accomplishments highlight the commitment of PRO-CAR to eradicating illegal drugs and maintaining peace and order across the region.