Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. revealed on Tuesday that police successfully seized a significant amount of methamphetamine without any casualties, marking a departure from the deadly drug crackdown tactics of his predecessor. The seizure, which occurred in Batangas province, involved nearly 1,630 kilograms of methamphetamine, locally known as shabu, with an estimated street value exceeding 13 billion pesos.
The operation, which led to the arrest of the van driver, was conducted smoothly without any violence. President Marcos emphasized the importance of preventing illegal drug smuggling into the country and highlighted the need for a more measured approach to the drug war, focusing on rehabilitation rather than lethal force.
