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Cebu City Adds Two More Barangays to List of Drug-Cleared Areas

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Cebu City has further intensified its efforts to eradicate the presence of illegal drugs, as the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) formally recognized two more barangays, Cogon Ramos and Sta. Cruz, as drug-cleared. This recognition brings the total number of drug-cleared barangays in Cebu City to 41 out of 80, in accordance with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency's (PDEA) mandate. The two newly recognized barangays, previously identified as moderately and seriously affected drug-problem areas, have demonstrated a strong determination to combat the illicit drug trade and create a drug-free community.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cebu City's efforts to eradicate illegal drugs have led to the recognition of two new barangays, Cogon Ramos and Sta. Cruz, as drug-cleared by the ROCBDC.
  • The recognition brings the total number of drug-cleared barangays in Cebu City to 41 out of 80.
  • Both barangays were previously identified as moderately and seriously affected drug-problem areas.
  • The drug-cleared status is valid for one year, after which the barangays will require to undertake strict measures to maintain their status.
  • The CCPO conducted extensive house-to-house visits to Persons Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) in these barangays as part of their efforts to achieve the recognition.
  • City Councilor Pablo Paul Labra II expressed his gratitude and strong support to the entire barangays and law enforcement agencies in their drive against crimes while maintaining peace and order in the community.
  • The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) confiscated at least 288.05 grams of suspected shabu, worth an estimated P1.95 million, and arrested 47 drug personalities during their 7-day citywide anti-crime operations.

Statistics:

  • 41: The number of barangays in Cebu City that have been declared as drug-cleared out of 80 barangays.
  • 288.05 grams: The amount of suspected shabu confiscated by the CCPO during their 7-day citywide anti-crime operations.
  • P1.95 million: The estimated worth of the suspected shabu confiscated by the CCPO.
  • 47: The number of drug personalities arrested by the CCPO during the 7-day citywide anti-crime operations.
  • 66: The total number of persons arrested for various violations during the CCPO's 7-day citywide anti-crime operations.

Sources:

  • Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC)
  • Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
  • Cebu City Police Office (CCPO)
  • City Councilor Pablo Paul Labra II

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