A total of 113 drug suspects were reported killed by authorities while 1,324 were arrested in police operations against illegal drugs in the area of Camanava (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) from June 19 to Aug. 24, 2017.

A report on “Oplan Double Barrel Reloaded” prepared by SPO4 Edgardo Magnaye of the Northern Police District (NPD) Tactical Operation Center showed that in Caloocan City alone, a total of 85 drug suspects were killed in police encounters while 690 were arrested and charged for violation of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002.

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