Drug operatives in Western Visayas were ordered to sustain their aggressive campaign amid successful operations in the region last month.

Brigadier General Jack Wanky, the region’s top cop, directed them to further intensify their intelligence gathering, operations against drug syndicates and engagement with various stakeholders.

Data released by the regional office showed that in February, the regionwide operations yielded around P40 million worth of shabu and marijuana, lower by P5 million when compared to their accomplishment in January.

Police Regional Office 6 spokesperson Lt. Colonel Arnel Solis said yesterday that Wanky has a standing order for them to “intensify information gathering and continue the aggressive operations against those engaging in illegal drug activity across the region.”

The 254 regional operations in February yielded more than 5.8 kilos of shabu with an estimated value of P39.67 million and over 2.5 kilos of marijuana worth P302,000 and arrested 334 suspects.

The biggest haul came from the Bacolod City Police Office with P11.1 million worth of drugs, followed by the Iloilo Police Provincial Office with P10.8 million and the Iloilo City Police Office with P9.4 million.

Wanky said these accomplishments reflect the collective efforts of the police, community, local government units, and other law enforcement agencies.

The suspects are now facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (PNA)