KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Police units in South Cotabato recorded 142 anti-illegal drug operations that led to the arrest of 163 individuals and the confiscation of an estimated P4.002 million worth of illegal drugs from July 1 to September 28, 2026.
South Cotabato PNP represented by PMAJ JS Pedrosa has emphasized that its anti-drug operations are carried out through sustained and intelligence-driven enforcement while observing lawful procedures and individual rights.
“Our commitment to a safer, drug-free South Cotabato goes hand in hand with our respect for the rule of law,” Pedrosa said.
The accomplishment report of the PNP South Cotabato was presented during the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) Press Conference held October 1 at Viajera Hotel in the City of Koronadal.
Based on the data, police units across the province confiscated a total of 564.92 grams of shabu and 1,341.49 grams of marijuana leaves, with the combined estimated value of confiscated drugs reaching P4,002,476.10.
The Koronadal City Police Station recorded the highest number of operations and arrests during the period, with 52 operations resulting in the arrest of 63 individuals. It also accounted for 246.09 grams of shabu and 2.39 grams of marijuana leaves, with an estimated value of P1,673,687.37.
Meanwhile, the Polomolok Municipal Police Station reported 22 operations and 30 arrests. It confiscated 18.93 grams of shabu and 1,339.10 grams of marijuana leaves, with an estimated value of P289,427.25.
Other police units also reported anti-drug accomplishments, including Banga, Surallah, Tupi, T’boli, Tampakan, Tantangan, Lake Sebu, Norala and Sto. Niño.
The figures form part of the province’s continuing law enforcement efforts against illegal drugs. Recent South Cotabato PNP operations likewise resulted in the arrest of drug personalities and the seizure of suspected shabu in various parts of the province, reflecting continued anti-drug operations by police units.
“Operational readiness and strategic coordination allow us to neutralize drug threats swiftly and decisively while ensuring that every step we take remains fully aligned with constitutional safeguards,” Pedrosa added.
The accomplishment report provides an overview of the province’s anti-drug enforcement activities during the third quarter of 2026 as police units continue operations against the illegal drug trade in different areas of the province.
