Manila, Oct. 19 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized nearly five tons of illegal drugs worth PHP11.32 billion and arrested 55,306 suspects in 47,503 anti-drug operations nationwide from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30.

PNP operatives confiscated 4,986,196 grams of illegal drugs valued at PHP11,320,818,942.00, more than double the 2,090,378 grams worth PHP4,984,957,179.00 seized during the same period in 2025, according to a news release Sunday.

Anti-drug operations increased to 47,503 from 40,688 in 2025, while arrests rose to 55,306 from 41,712.

"Our operations must deliver results that directly address criminal threats and strengthen public safety. We will pursue those who violate the law while ensuring professionalism and accountabilit...