Manila, Feb. 5 -- The Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) on Wednesday said its operatives confiscated PHP50.35 million worth of illegal drugs in January this year.

In a statement, PDEG acting chief Col. Rolando Cuya said the seized illegal drugs include 6.04 kg. of shabu, 530 grams of dried marijuana leaves, 45,800 fully-grown marijuana plants, 150 marijuana seedlings, and 40 milliliters of marijuana oil.

Cuya said the PDEG operatives mounted 68 operations, including 40 buy busts, that resulted in the arrest of 87 drug personalities and 22 wanted persons.

He commended the special operations units for their exceptional performance and relentless efforts in combating drug-related crimes.

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