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Police destroy 5,200 marijuana plants in Ilocos Sur operation
Authorities in Ilocos Sur have dismantled three illegal cannabis plantations spanning 550 square meters in a rural area of Sugpon town. The operation resulted in the destruction of over 5,200 fully grown plants valued at approximately P1.04 million.
LSN Philippines ·
Police conducted a successful anti-drug operation in the hinterlands of Sugpon, Ilocos Sur on Friday, targeting illegal marijuana cultivation sites discovered in Sitio Nagawa, Barangay Caoayan. The coordinated enforcement action led to the destruction of 5,200 mature cannabis plants distributed across three separate plantation locations.
The combined growing area covered 550 square meters, indicating a significant commercial-scale operation. Authorities estimated the street value of the destroyed plants at P1.04 million, underscoring the scale of the illegal drug production network operating in the remote region.
The operation forms part of ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat illegal drug manufacturing in the Ilocos region. Authorities did not report any arrests or details regarding the cultivation sites' ownership or operation at the time of the action.
The destruction of the plantations represents a notable success in regional drug enforcement, though police continue to monitor the area for signs of renewed cultivation activity.