Manila, June 2 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) reported on Monday the arrest of 21 individuals and the seizure of over PHP1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a week-long series of operations conducted from May 26 to June 1.

In an interview, PRO-5 spokesperson Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib said 19 anti-illegal drug operations carried out resulted in the confiscation of 213.1630 grams of suspected shabu and three grams of marijuana, collectively valued at PHP1.44 million.

"In terms of improvements, there has been a continuous decline compared to previous operations," Calubaquib said.

She also clarified that, as for the quantity of illegal drugs confiscated each week, it depends on the actual presence and availability of i...