Philippine police arrested over 57,000 in anti-drug raids, seizing drugs worth $352M in 2024.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported arresting over 57,000 people and seizing drugs worth about $352 million in 2024. Their anti-drug operations, which involved 46,821 raids, targeted various narcotics including methamphetamine, marijuana, and cocaine. PNP Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil highlighted the campaign's focus on dismantling drug syndicates without causing unnecessary loss of life.

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