LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 2 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) seized some PHP14 million worth of illegal drugs and nabbed 145 drug personalities from 119 drug operations conducted by different police units in the Bicol region in January this year.

In a report on Friday, PRO5 spokesperson Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib said the apprehended drug violators comprised of 113 street-level individuals, 19 high-value targets and 13 newly identified offenders.

On the other hand, the seized illegal drugs include 18.86 grams of marijuana and 2,061.31 grams of shabu.

"At least 135 cases have been filed against the suspects," Calubaquib said.

Meanwhile, authorities seized 17 bricks of dried marijuana leaves along with 30 grams of shabu, and arreste...