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Police dismantle three marijuana plantations in Benguet towns
Philippine law enforcement has destroyed three illegal cannabis plantations across Benguet province, seizing plants and seedlings valued at approximately P270,000. The eradication operations targeted sites in Kapangan and Kibungan municipalities.
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The Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO-CAR) conducted the enforcement operations on Friday, targeting illicit drug cultivation in the highland province. Officers discovered the plantations in Barangay Sagubo in Kapangan, along with additional sites in the nearby municipality of Kibungan.
Authorities seized cannabis plants and seedlings during the raids, with confiscated materials estimated to have a street value of P270,000. The operations represent ongoing efforts by regional police to combat illegal drug production in the Cordillera administrative region.
The eradication initiative aligns with the national government's continued focus on dismantling illegal drug operations across the country. No information was immediately available regarding arrests or further investigations stemming from the operations.