MANILA, April 7 -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday said it has confiscated PHP146 million worth of illegal drugs from Jan. 1 to April 4 this year.

The NCRPO's anti-narcotics teams also arrested 3,683 suspects in 2,386 anti-drug operations.

Of the seized illegal drugs, 21,273.25 grams were shabu worth PHP145.87 million; 7,977.69 grams of marijuana (PHP957,322); 17.30 grams of cocaine (PHP91,690); and 112.50 grams of kush (PHP168,750).

NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin said the figures highlight their unwavering dedication to dismantling drug networks and protecting communities from the harmful effects of illegal drugs.

"Team NCRPO will elevate our relentless, intel-driven, and procedure-based campaign again...