Arrested drug suspects Philippines 2023, by classification

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Christy Balita,
Mar 14, 2025

In 2023, 49,700 drug personalities were arrested in the Philippines, the majority of which were pushers. In comparison, around 4,500 people arrested were classified as possessors while 2,400 were users. 

Number of arrested drug suspects in the Philippines in 2023, by classification

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February 2025

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Philippines

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2023

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