Police in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon seized more than P13.3 million worth of illegal drugs during anti-narcotics operations conducted across Calabarzon from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6.
Calabarzon police reported on Sept. 7 that 228 suspects were arrested in 181 drug busts during the week.
Police seized 1,922 grams of shabu (crystal methamphetamine), 1,973.97 grams of marijuana, and 61.72 grams of high-grade marijuana, locally known as “kush,” with a combined estimated value of P13,399,056.
The report highlighted the seizure of P8,160,000 worth of shabu from two high-value drug suspects in Batangas City on Sept. 1 and 2.
Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez assured that construction of the remaining portion of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project would begin this year.
Lopez gave the assurance to Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos during a hearing on the proposed DOTr budget on Sept. 3. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the agency, Villar Group, LRTA and LRMC was expected to be signed this September to resolve issues involving the right-of-way.
Phase 1 from Baclaran to Dr. Santos Station in Parañaque City was already operational, while the remaining section toward Cavite had yet to be built, including the planned stations in Las Piñas, Zapote and Niog.
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