P34.2-M marijuana destroyed in Cordillera

MANILA, Philippines — Anti-drug operatives in the Cordillera region destroyed some P34.2 million worth of marijuana plants in Kibungan town in Benguet province Tuesday. Radio dzRH reported the burning followed four days of drug eradication operations by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and Police Regional Office-Cordillera. Operatives destroyed 165,440 fully grown marijuana plants and 27,800 seedlings during the operations. PDEA Cordillera spokeswoman Tessie Sarmiento said the eradication operations were conducted March 4 to 7 in 26 areas in Kibungan. The Dangerous Drugs Board said the drugs destroyed were valued at P34.2 million. - GMANews.TV