Manila, Feb. 4 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) reported the arrest of 120 suspects and the confiscation of PHP17.2 million worth of illegal drugs during operations conducted in January.

A total of 119 operations across the region resulted in the seizure of 2.53 kilograms of shabu and 52.60 grams of marijuana, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon said in a news release Tuesday.

Among those arrested, 20 were classified as high-value targets while 100 were identified as street-level drug personalities.

Albay recorded the highest value of seized drugs at PHP6.15 million; followed by Naga City with PHP4.48 million; Camarines Sur with PHP3.77 million; Camarines Norte with PHP2.36 million; Masbate with P397,800; Sorsogon with ...