THE number of drug suspects killed in intensified police operations since July 1 had risen to 1,466, data from the Philippine National Police (PNP) showed Saturday.

The latest figures released yesterday showed that 16,025 drug users and pushers were arrested in the 17, 389 anti-drug operations conducted by the police from July 1 to September 6 under “Oplan Double Barrel.”

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