P45.9 million marijuana destroyed in Benguet

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Philippines – Anti-narcotics agents destroyed marijuana leaves worth P45.9 million seized in a raid in Kibungan, Benguet on Friday.

Cordillera police intelligence chief Col. Elmer Ragay said 12,950 marijuana plants worth P2.5 million were uprooted in Sitio Palwa in Barangay Sagpat.

While scouring adjacent areas, Ragay said policemen found 12 sacks of dried marijuana leaves, seeds and stalks worth P43.3 million.

In Cebu, 155 grams of shabu with an estimated street value of P1.05 million were seized in a sting in Barangay Lahug at around 4:20 p.m., also on Friday.

Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group director Brig. Gen. Remus Medina said Gian Vicente Aldava was arrested. – Emmanuel Tupas