Theft in Metro Manila, which is usually done by drug addicts, has decreased by 41 percent since the government launched a bloody anti-drug campaign, according to National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief.

Director Oscar Albayalde said over the weekend robbery, another crime committed mostly by drug addicts, also went down to 34 percent, while car theft incidents were cut by almost 50 percent, especially in Quezon City.