ACCOUNTING. A Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent (in green t-shirt) makes an inventory of the illegal drugs seized from a 43-year-old drug suspect during a buy-bust operation on Dec. 19, 2024, in Cebu. Authorities seized some P13.6 million worth of shabu from the suspect. (File photo courtesy of PDEA)
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) confiscated a total of P21.43-billion worth of dangerous drugs in 2024, the agency announced on Tuesday.
PDEA touted that its 2024 record was higher than the P16.24-billion worth of drugs it seized in 2023.
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According to PDEA鈥檚 data from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024, the agency confiscated 3.09 tons or 3,090 kilograms of dried marijuana leaves and bricks; 2.55 tons or 2,550 kgs of shabu (crystal meth); 939.73 kgs of kush; 32.74 kgs of cocaine; and 66,540 pieces of ecstasy tablets.
Further, the agency said it conducted 38,545 operations in its anti-drug campaign in 2024, arresting 51,264 drug suspects.
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鈥淭hese substantial seizures are a testament to the government鈥檚 efforts to actively pursue high-level drug traffickers and organized criminal networks involved in the country鈥檚 illegal drug trade,鈥� PDEA said in a statement on Tuesday.
鈥淭he enhanced inter-agency coordination and collaboration among concerned law enforcement agencies also remains a key factor in reducing illegal drugs in the streets,鈥� the agency added.