Manila, March 10 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has apprehended 23 individuals and confiscated illegal drugs worth PHP2.4 million during a weeklong operation.

In a report released on Monday, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon said a total of 18 operations led to the seizure of 357.53 grams of shabu and 10 grams of marijuana from March 3 to 9.

Camarines Norte recorded the largest drug confiscation, amounting to PHP2.15 million, followed by Camarines Sur with PHP140,294, Albay with PHP114,760, Masbate with PHP13,600, and Sorsogon with PHP4,080.

No drugs were seized in Naga City and Catanduanes during this period.

Dizon called on the public to support the government's intensified campaign against illegal drugs by coope...