Manila, Jan. 5 -- Police confiscated over PHP1 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 28 suspects in 23 operations from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3, an official reported Monday.

Col. Mannan Muarip, acting chief of the Davao City Police Office, said the haul included 131.9 grams of shabu valued at PHP896,999, and 924 grams of various marijuana products worth PHP139,049.

"Davao City Police Office (DCPO) remains unwavering in its mission to protect the city with the active support of the community and barangay officials," Muarip said.

In the same period, police arrested seven individuals in four anti-illegal gambling operations, seizing PHP1,450 in bet money.

Five operations on loose firearms led to six arrests and the seizure or surrender of...