The Police Regional Office (PRO-6) arrested 32 individuals and seized over P2.29 million worth of suspected illegal drugs in a series of coordinated operations across Western Visayas, authorities reported on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

The intensified anti-crime drive, conducted from 6:00 a.m. on November 9 to 5:59 a.m. on November 10, 2026, also coincided with a notable milestone: zero recorded incidents among the nation’s eight major focus crimes within the 24-hour period.

Focus crimes include murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, and motor vehicle or motorcycle theft.

Among those apprehended were seven drug suspects, 18 wanted persons, and seven individuals implicated in illegal fishing and logging activities.

Anti-narcotics personnel executed six operations across the region, netting seven drug personalities—four of whom were classified as high-value individuals (HVIs).

The Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit (RPDEU-6) intercepted the largest share of illicit drugs during two targeted operations, arresting three HVIs and seizing 255 grams of suspected shabu valued at P1,734,000.

Meanwhile, the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) conducted four separate operations, resulting in four arrests and the recovery of 82 grams of suspected shabu worth an estimated P557,600. In total, authorities confiscated 337 grams of shabu worth P2,291,600.

In law enforcement manhunt operations, police apprehended 18 wanted individuals, including three listed under municipal Most Wanted Persons and 15 other wanted personalities.

The IPPO led the region with 12 arrests, followed by the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) with five, and the Guimaras PPO with one.

Police units also pressed forward with firearm control initiatives:

Project RTT 3389: Five loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered through operations in Aklan and Capiz.

Project TALA: Ten firearms with expired registrations were deposited into police custody for lawful disposition—seven via IPPO, two via Capiz PPO, and one via ICPO.

Under Project Tanod Kalikasan 6, six operations were conducted against environmental violations, yielding seven arrests and the confiscation of equipment and contraband valued at P553,180.

Illegal Fishing: Four suspects were arrested in two separate operations in Antique and Capiz, leading to the seizure of gear and related items worth P544,300.

Illegal Logging: Three individuals were caught across four operations in Aklan and Antique, with authorities recovering forest products and evidence valued at P8,880.

Police Brigadier General Randulf T. Tuaño, PRO-6 regional director, lauded the operational accomplishments and highlighted the significance of recording zero focus crimes over 24 hours.

“We will continuously intensify our campaign against all forms of criminality. Recording zero focus crimes in 24 hours is a positive result, but it is no reason for us to become complacent,” he said.

“Through strong unit coordination and active public cooperation, we will continue to fortify security and order across Western Visayas,” Tuaño added.IMT