DAVAO CITY, Nov. 25 -- Police operatives in the Davao Region arrested 16 suspects and seized PHP4 million worth of illegal drugs in 15 operations carried out from 6 a.m. on Nov. 24 until 6 a.m. on Nov. 25, the regional police reported Tuesday.

In a statement, Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 (Davao) Director, Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete, said the operations led to the confiscation of 593.57 grams of suspected shabu and 3.53 grams of marijuana.

Rosete said the achievement complies with Philippine National Police acting chief, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.'s directive to strengthen and coordinate anti-drug efforts, especially against high-value targets.

On Nov. 22, police also arrested alias Bong, the second most wanted at the reg...