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Barangays cleared of illegal drugs reach 22,461

Drug-cleared barangays from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021. (Photo / Retrieved from Philippine News Agency PNA)
Drug-cleared barangays from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021. (Photo / Retrieved from Philippine News Agency PNA)

According to [Philippine News Agency], the government’s massive campaign against illegal drugs continues to gain success after 570 more barangays have been declared “drug-free” based on the latest government data released on Wednesday.

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As of June 30, the #RealNumberPH data from Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) showed that the total “drug-cleared” barangays reached 22,461, a big improvement from the 21,891 villages recorded on April 30.

The government, however, has yet to clear 12,851 more drug-affected villages out of 42,045 total number barangays in the country.

 Province of Biliran now declared to be drug-free. (Photo / Retrieved from Philippine News Agency PNA)

Province of Biliran now declared to be drug-free. (Photo / Retrieved from Philippine News Agency PNA)

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According to [Philippine News Agency], PDEA spokesperson Derrick Carreon earlier said before declaring that a barangay is free from illegal drug activities, the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) must validate the non-availability of drug supply, the absence of drug transit activity, clandestine drug laboratory and chemical warehouse, marijuana cultivation site, drug den, drug pushers and users in the area.

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