Philippines destroys record P12.34 billion drug haul via incineration

MANILA — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has completed the destruction of over 2.2 metric tons of seized dangerous drugs valued at P12.34 billion through incineration at a waste management facility in Cavite on Thursday. The agency confirmed that the volume represents its largest single drug destruction operation conducted during the current year. The confiscated substances were safely disposed of through controlled incineration procedures at the facility, a standard practice employed by authorities to prevent recovered narcotics from re-entering illicit supply chains. PDEA has not disclosed the specific composition of the drug haul or the agencies involved in the seizures leading to Thursday's destruction. The operation underscores ongoing enforcement efforts across the Philippines targeting the production, trafficking, and distribution of illegal drugs. Authorities regularly conduct similar destruction operations following successful interdiction and confiscation activities.