Manila, Sept. 13 -- The Philippine National Police-Regional Police Office-Western Visayas (PRO-6) arrested 35 individuals and seized around PHP5.39 million worth of illegal fishing equipment in 21 operations conducted over the weekend.

Iloilo recorded the most operations at 13, resulting in 22 arrests and the confiscation of equipment valued at about PHP4.68 million, according to a news release Sunday.

In Antique, seven operations led to seven arrests and the recovery of items estimated at PHP287,940.

In Capiz, a targeted operation in Panay Sea resulted in the arrest of six individuals and the confiscation of fishing equipment and other items worth around PHP430,000.

PRO-6 chief Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuano said the campaign aims to prote...