Major Drug Bust in Ilocos Sur
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the Ilocos region has successfully destroyed five marijuana plantation sites covering a total of 1,600 square meters in Sugpon, Ilocos Sur. This significant operation took place on August 30 and 31, targeting illegal drug cultivation in the area.
Massive Uprooting of Marijuana Plants
Officials reported that the PDEA team uprooted and incinerated approximately 10,250 fully grown marijuana plants along with 1,000 seedlings right on-site. The eradication effort was part of the agency’s ongoing campaign against illegal drugs, aiming to disrupt the supply chain at its source.
Coordinated Effort Among Agencies
The operation was a joint effort involving the PDEA regional office and the Ilocos Sur provincial office. They worked closely with the Sugpon Police Station and the Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office’s Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit. The coordinated raid took place in Barangay Licungan, Sugpon, demonstrating strong inter-agency collaboration to combat drug-related activities.
Community Impact and Future Plans
Local leaders noted that the destruction of these marijuana plantation sites sends a powerful message to those involved in illegal drug cultivation. Community members expressed hope that such operations will continue to safeguard their towns from drug proliferation. Authorities have vowed to maintain vigilance and intensify efforts to prevent the resurgence of similar illicit activities in the region.
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