PRO CAR’S WEEKLONG DRUG OPS YIELD OVER P2.4M IN ILLEGAL DRUGS; 16 DRUG PERSONALITIES ARRESTED
The Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) sustained its intensified campaign against illegal drugs, resulting in the confiscation of PhP2,464,748.00 worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of 16 drug personalities across the region.
From October 12 to 18, 2026, PRO CAR personnel conducted 18 anti-illegal drug operations. These comprised eight buy-bust operations, four search warrant executions, three marijuana eradication drives, and three police responses.
The operations led to the destruction of 10,100 fully grown marijuana plants and 6,000 marijuana seedlings, alongside the seizure of 30.11 grams of shabu, with a total Standard Drug Price (SDP) of PhP2,464,748.00.
Further, 16 drug personalities were arrested during the weeklong drive, two of whom were listed as High Value Individuals (HVIs) and 14 as Street Level Individuals (SLIs).
The Kalinga Police Provincial Office (PPO) recorded the largest haul, seizing illegal drugs valued at PhP1,963,240.00 and arresting seven SLIs. The Benguet PPO followed, confiscating PhP394,476.00 worth of illegal drugs and apprehending one SLI, while the Mountain Province PPO confiscated PhP63,444.00 worth of illegal drugs and arrested one HVI.
In addition, the Abra PPO seized PhP24,480.00 worth of shabu and arrested two SLIs, while the Baguio City Police Office confiscated PhP19,108.00 worth of shabu and apprehended one HVI and four SLIs.
PRO CAR emphasizes that the fight against illegal drugs requires active participation from local government units (LGUs) and community members. Through strong cooperation, timely reporting of suspicious activities, and sustained support for local initiatives, the public plays a key role in strengthening drug prevention and building safer communities.
Under the leadership of Regional Director PBGEN NOEL B VALLO, PRO CAR remains steadfast in expanding its anti-illegal drug operations and deepening partnerships with stakeholders to maintain peace and order throughout the Cordillera region.
PRO CAR NABS 63 WANTED PERSONALITIES IN WEEKLONG MANHUNT OPS; 53 MUNICIPALITIES RECORD ZERO CRIME
The Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) arrested 63 wanted individuals, including 12 listed as Top Most Wanted Persons (TMWPs), during weeklong manhunt operations, while 53 municipalities across the region recorded zero crime incidents from October 11 to 17, 2026.
The Benguet Police Provincial Office (PPO) recorded the highest number of arrests, with 22 wanted personalities apprehended, followed by the Baguio City Police Office (CPO) with 18 arrests; Abra PPO with six arrests; Ifugao PPO and Kalinga PPO with five arrests each; Apayao PPO with four arrests and Mountain Province PPO with three arrests.
Among the significant accomplishments was the arrest of four TMWPs, ranked Nos. 1 to 4 at the Regional Level. The No. 1 Regional TMWP faces 10 counts of Statutory Rape; the No. 2 Regional TMWP faces two counts of Qualified Rape; the No. 3 Regional TMWP faces a charge of Sexual Assault; while the No. 4 Regional TMWP faces a charge of Qualified Rape of a Minor. Meanwhile, five were listed at the Provincial Level, while three were listed at the Municipal Level.
PRO CAR likewise maintains heightened police visibility and sustained community engagement across the region, supporting the continued preservation of peace and order. These efforts contributed to zero crime incidents recorded in 53 municipalities: 23 in Abra; eight in Mountain Province, seven in Ifugao, six each in Apayao and Benguet and three in Kalinga. Police Station 6 of the Baguio CPO also recorded zero crime incidents during the period.
During the same period, PRO CAR recorded a Crime Clearance Efficiency of 76.92% and a Crime Solution Efficiency of 75.82%, reflecting the sustained efforts of police units in resolving reported cases and bringing offenders to justice.
These achievements underscore PRO CAR’s ongoing operational readiness and firm dedication to strengthening the fight against crime, improving investigative outcomes, and partnering with communities to ensure a safer region.
