Manila, March 3 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO 5) has arrested 26 individuals and confiscated PHP1.36 million worth of illegal drugs in a week-long operation.

In a report released on Monday, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon said 23 anti-drug operations were conducted from Feb. 24 to March 2, leading to the seizure of 200.90 grams of shabu.

Among the provinces, Camarines Norte recorded the largest drug haul with PHP979,268; followed by Albay with PHP118,592; Masbate with PHP106,080; Sorsogon with PHP82,620; Naga City with PHP74,800, and Camarines Sur with PHP4,760; while Catanduanes reported no drug seizures.

Dizon said he recognizes that the fight against illegal drugs extends beyond arrests and seizures.

"The unit h...