PROCOR cops burn over P3M worth of MJ plants in Kalinga and Benguet
The continuous search of PRO-CAR for clandestine marijuana plantation sites across the region resulted in the discovery of more than P3M worth of marijuana plants in the provinces of Kalinga and Benguet on June 15, 2024.
In Kalinga, the joint operatives of 1st Kalinga Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), Tinglayan Municipal Police Station (MPS), and Provincial Intelligence Unit/Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PIU/PDEU) discovered a total of 15,000 pieces of fully grown marijuana plants (FGMJP) with a Standard Drug Price of Php3,000,000.00 in one marijuana plantation site in Brgy Loccong, Tinglayan.
Meanwhile in Benguet, the separate marijuana eradication operations conducted by the operatives from Bakun MPS, Kibungan MPS, 1st Benguet PMFC, PIU/PDEU, Regional Intelligence Division, Regional Intelligence Unit-14, and PDEA-CAR resulted in the seizure of a total of 1,000 pieces of marijuana seedlings and 1,170 pieces of FGMJP with a combined value of Php274,000.00 in the municipalities of Bakun and Kibungan.
All discovered marijuana plants were uprooted and burned onsite, with sufficient samples taken for submission to the Regional Forensic Unit-Cordillera, while operatives are currently conducting an intensive investigation to identify the cultivators and searching adjacent areas for potential marijuana plantation sites.
The PRO-CAR Regional Director, PBGEN DAVID K PEREDO, JR, lauded the operatives for their dedication and efforts in uncovering large-scale marijuana plantations. He also highlighted that their actions demonstrate a strong commitment to holding those involved in the cultivation and distribution of marijuana accountable.
PROCOR seizes over P500K worth of illegal drugs in one day drug ops
PRO-CAR’s successful anti-illegal drug operations led to the arrest of three drug personalities and the seizure of illegal drugs worth over half a million pesos in separate anti-illegal drug operations conducted across the region on June 14, 2024.
In Ifugao, two high-value individuals were busted by joint anti-illegal drugs operatives of the Ifugao PPO Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, Lagawe Municipal Police Station, Regional Intelligence Division, and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-CAR after selling 18 sachets of suspected shabu weighing approximately 8.2 grams with a Standard Drug Price (SDP) of PhP55,760.00 in Brgy. Poblacion East, Lagawe.
Simultaneously, in Baguio City, another suspect was arrested following the execution of a search warrant by the joint operatives of the Baguio City Police Office City Drug Enforcement Unit, Naguillian Police Station 1, and Regional Intelligence Unit 14. The operation resulted in the confiscation of suspected marijuana products with an overall SDP of PhP36,000.00, including dried marijuana stalks, leaves, and seeds.
The arrested suspect and confiscated pieces of evidence were brought to their respective arresting units for documentation and proper disposition, while charges for violations of R.A. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are being filed against them.
Meanwhile, in Benguet, a marijuana eradication operation launched by the 1st Benguet Provincial Mobile Force Company, Kibungan MPS, Kapangan MPS, Regional Intelligence Division, Benguet PPO Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, and PDEA-CAR resulted in the discovery of 2,150 pieces of fully grown marijuana plants with a SDP of PhP430,000.00 in Bakun and Kibungan, and 500 pieces of marijuana seedlings with a SDP of PhP20,000.00 in Kapangan.
All discovered marijuana plants were uprooted and burned on-site after proper documentation, while sufficient samples were taken to the Regional Forensic Unit-Kalinga PPO for qualitative examination.