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Cannabis plantations in Benguet go up in smoke

Artemio Dumlao - Philstar.com
Cannabis plantations in Benguet go up in smoke
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BAGUIO CITY — Authorities destroyed two cannabis plantations in Barangay Badeo, Kibungan, Benguet on Monday, February 3, in a crackdown against illegal drug cultivation.

Authorities in Kibungan, Benguet on Monday destroyed over 10,000 fully grown marijuana plants worth Php 2.04 million during a raid on two cannabis plantations in Barangay Badeo. The operation involved local police, PDEA agents, and intelligence operatives from the Cordillera police.

In Luna town, Apayao, a 26-year-old alleged drug personality, identified only as a "Street Level Individual," was arrested after a joint operation by police, PDEA, and other enforcement agencies.

Authorities seized three sachets of shabu, weighing approximately 0.093 grams, valued at P632.40, from his residence.

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