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P284-M illegal drugs destroyed in CV
Authorities in Cebu City, led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7), destroyed 41.86 kilograms of illegal drugs valued at approximately P284,965,915.56.
The destruction included 25 kilos of shabu seized at Pier 4 in Cebu City on January 23, 2025.
Regional Trial Court Branch 13, Cebu City, presided by Judge Mory Nueva, conducted an ocular inspection and ordered the immediate destruction of the drugs on February 11.
PDEA-7 chief Alex Tablate stated that the disposal demonstrates their commitment to combating the drug problem and debunks accusations of drug recycling.
The drugs served as evidence in eight drug court cases in Cebu.
Police Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, chief of the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7), highlighted the strong collaboration between the police and PDEA in seizing large quantities of illegal drugs.
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