NCRPO intensifies drug supply chain probe
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) officer-in-charge Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano ordered Metro Manila police units Monday to intensify intelligence gathering and supply-chain investigations to dismantle drug syndicates routing illegal narcotics through the capital region.
The directive comes in the wake of major international and domestic drug interceptions, including a 9 October operation at Ninoy Aquino International Airport that netted eight inbound parcels containing P43.7 million in illicit drugs, alongside the discovery of 73 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine valued at P496.4 million hidden inside industrial machinery shipped from Mexico.
Police officials are also investigating intelligence links to foreign seizures, including 521 kilograms of shabu intercepted aboard a private jet in Laos and an additional shipment intercepted in Thailand, both of which were reportedly destined for the Philippines.
“These cases underscore the need for sustained intelligence gathering and stronger coordination among law enforcement agencies to prevent illegal drugs from reaching local communities,” Abrahano said.
Abrahano instructed the directors of Metro Manila’s five police districts, alongside precinct commanders, to verify intelligence on regional storage houses, trace local distribution hubs, and target financiers, couriers, and wholesale suppliers operating within the capital.
The NCRPO is aligning its intelligence operations with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the PNP Drug Enforcement Group, and the Bureau of Customs to trace incoming freight shipments and identify local distribution syndicates.
Abrahano also issued a stern warning against internal corruption, cautioning police personnel against protecting or colluding with drug trafficking organizations.
“There is no place in the NCRPO for police officers who engage in, tolerate, or protect the illegal drug trade,” Abrahano said. “Any personnel found involved in these activities will face appropriate administrative and criminal action. No rank or position will exempt anyone from accountability.”