Angeles Police arrest 249 drug pushers

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By Ric Sapnu

ANGELES CITY--A total of 249 persons allegedly engaged in illegal drugs were arrested in 148 drug operations in the city from January to date.

Angeles City police director Senior Superintendent Sidney Villaflor said at least 268.225 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu and 331.225 grams of marijuana were confiscated from the arrested persons.

Villaflor said the estimated street value for the said seized items is P706,211.00.

A total of 439 drug cases were also filed in court from January to June 22, he said.

Villaflor said Angeles City police will continue and intensify its campaign against illegal drugs until it is eradicated.

As part of Anti-Illegal campaign, Angeles City police conducted a surprise drug test of 308 PNP personnel over the weekend.

Six PNP personnel were found positive of using illegal drugs.

Villaflor said the said six personnel were relieved and charged administratively with maximum penalty of dismissal from the police service.

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