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P2.2 milion marijuana uprooted, destroyed in Sarangani
Anti-narcotics agents destroyed over 11,000 marijuana plants with an estimated market value of P2.2 million in Malungon, Sarangani.
The operation, conducted by PDEA-12, PRO-12, and the Army's 73rd Infantry Battalion, took place on Thursday, February 6.
The uprooted marijuana plants were immediately burned by PDEA-12 agents after samples were collected for evidence.
Three caretakers of the farm managed to escape during the operation.
Local officials have pledged to assist authorities in identifying the owners of the marijuana farm.
The operation was prompted by reports from tribal leaders and local officials regarding a clandestine group propagating marijuana in the area.
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