The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has reported a significant blow against illegal drugs in its first nine months of operation. From its establishment on March 28 to December 31, 2025, the regional police force arrested 2,077 drug personalities and confiscated narcotics with a total estimated value of nearly P287 million.
Massive Haul from Strategic Operations
According to Lieutenant Colonel Joem Malong, chief of the PRO-NIR Public Information Office, the accomplishments stemmed from 1,717 strategic, intelligence-driven operations. The seized contraband includes a staggering 41,979.36 grams of shabu valued at P285,459,866.96 and 10,535.53 grams of marijuanaP1,264,463.48.
The operations spanned the entire region, covering the jurisdictions of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO), the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO), the Siquijor Police Provincial Office (SPPO), and the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO).
Breakdown of Regional Accomplishments
The data reveals the scale of the campaign across different provinces:
NOCPPO conducted 864 operations, leading to 1,059 arrests. They recovered 4,375.909 grams of shabu (P29.76 million) and 306.222 grams of marijuana (P36,746.64).
BCPO executed 444 operations, apprehending 586 individuals. Their haul was substantial, with 18,783.07 grams of shabu (P127.72 million) and 10,207.41 grams of marijuana (P1.22 million).
NORPPO's 385 operations resulted in 406 arrests and the seizure of 18,813.78 grams of shabu (P127.93 million) and a smaller amount of marijuana.
SPPO, in Siquijor, conducted 24 operations, arresting 26 personalities and recovering 6.597 grams of shabu valued at P45,077.20.
Credit to Teamwork and Community Support
Malong attributed the campaign's success to several key factors. She highlighted the relentless intelligence-driven operations, close coordination with local government units (LGUs), and strong collaboration with community partners. The dedication and professionalism of PRO-NIR personnel, along with the strategic targeting of high-value individuals, were also crucial.
"By combining intelligence, teamwork, and community support, PRO-NIR has effectively disrupted illegal drug networks, protected communities, and ensured that its enforcement efforts deliver lasting results," Malong stated.
Future Focus: Sustained and Intensified Campaign
Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay, PRO-NIR director, commended all units for their dedication and courage. He emphasized that the campaign remains relentless and unwavering.
Ibay outlined the future multi-pronged strategy, which includes:
- Intensifying sustained intelligence-led operations for precise, results-oriented actions.
- Strengthening case build-up and coordination with prosecutors to secure convictions.
- Maintaining a strong community-based approach, engaging LGUs and barangay officials in preventive and rehabilitative initiatives.
- Focusing on intensive drug-clearing operations in all cities and municipalities to systematically dismantle networks and neutralize high-value targets.
Ibay sent a powerful message, assuring the public that PRO-NIR's resolve is unshakable. He stated that illegal drugs will find no sanctuary, no safe haven, and no tolerance under their watch, promising to continue pursuing justice and protecting communities with unyielding determination.
