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(File photo) MANILA - Operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) seized PHP460 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 6,248 drug suspects in the first month of 2023, the country's top cop said Thursday. PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said the 4,632 operations conducted in January resulted in the confiscation of illegal drugs with an estimated street value of PHP460,106,164.49. "The impressive achievements highlight the effectiveness of the intelligence-driven approach to reducing supply, which places a strong emphasis on non-violent means of making arrests while ensuring the safety of teams involved in violent encounters with armed suspects through proper equipment and training. This is the new face of our anti-illegal drugs campaign," Azurin said in a statement. He said the centerpiece of this effort is the Recovery and Wellness Program, which is part of the Anti-Illegal Drugs Operations through Reinforcement and Education (ADORE), the final phase of the