𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜-𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗚 𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗬𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗣𝟱-𝗠 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗝𝗨𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦

The continuous efforts of the PRO-CAR cops to stop marijuana cultivation in the region led to the seizure of over P5 million worth of marijuana plants in a weeklong operation conducted from August 2–8, 2024.

According to the reports submitted to the PRO-CAR Regional Director, PBGEN DAVID K PEREDO, JR, for the week, a total of 11 operations were conducted in the City of Baguio and the provinces of Benguet and Kalinga. These operations led to the confiscation of 18,010 pieces of Fully Grown Marijuana plants, 13, 000 grams of dried marijuana leaves with fruiting tops, and 1200 marijuana seedlings with a combined total Standard Drug Price (SDP) of PhP5,210,000.00.

Noteworthy achievements include two significant marijuana eradication operations and one police response in Kalinga. These operations led to the seizure of marijuana plants with an SDP of PhP3,440,000.00.

Moreover, Benguet Police Provincial Office successfully eradicated PhP1,650,000.00 worth of marijuana plants, while the other 1,000 grams of dried marijuana leaves with an SDP of PhP120,000.00 were surrendered to Baguio cops.

PBGEN DAVID K PEREDO JR lauded the PRO-CAR cops for their hard work in fighting illegal drugs, emphasizing their commitment to keeping the region safe, stressing the importance of staying vigilant and taking proactive steps to prevent drug trafficking in the Cordillera, urging officers to continue their efforts to maintain a drug-free community. (PRO-CAR PIO / File Photos)