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The Philippine National Police on Tuesday shared accomplishments in its anti-illegal drug campaign after former president Rodrigo Duterte said that drug-related crimes were on the rise.In a statement, the PNP said its intensified efforts against illegal drugs have brought about “remarkable results.”“In the first two years of our enhanced operations, we seized illegal drugs valued at P35.6 billion and apprehended 122,309 individuals involved in drug-related offenses,” the PNP said.
''With due respect to former President Rodrigo Duterte, there is no truth to his statement that crime remains rampant in the country,'' Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said.“There has been a widespread decline in crime across the board,” Bersamin added. “Moreover, we have achieved stability and maintained peace and order in our country without foregoing due process nor setting aside the basic human rights of any Filipino.
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