56,495 suspects also nabbed in more than 44,000 anti-illegal drug operations, gov’t says
(Eagle News) — The government has reported the confiscation of P10.41 billion worth of illegal drugs from January to December 2023.
According to an annual accomplishment report, as of December 7, 2023, also cleared of illegal drugs were 27,968 barangays, while 23 provinces, 447 municipalities, and 43 cities established their respective community-based drug rehabilitation programs (CBDRPs).
The report added that 50 provinces, 1,160 municipalities, and 30 cities have functional Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) implementing anti-drug priorities at the local level.
In addition, 74 in-patient treatment and rehabilitation facilities were put up.
A report by the Philippine National Police (PNP), meanwhile, said it arrested 56,495 suspects after conducting more than 44,000 anti-illegal drug operations during the period.
The government said by June 2028, it aims to reduce the target-listed drug personalities by 10 percent of the annual target list and establish CBDRPs and ADACs in all provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays.
It also said its target is to attain a 1:1 ratio of established treatment and rehabilitation facility per province by 2028.