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PDEA: Tuklaw cigarettes banned
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) have warned the public about 'tuklaw' cigarettes, which contain synthetic marijuana compounds classified as dangerous drugs.
Laboratory tests in the Philippines and Singapore confirmed the presence of cannabinoids in 'tuklaw' cigarettes, also known as Vietnam's Thuc lào.
PDEA chief Isagani Nerez stated that possessing these cigarettes is a criminal offense under Republic Act 9165.
The DDB noted that the specific cannabinoid 'pinaca' found in these cigarettes has negative effects, despite some cannabinoids having legitimate medical uses.
Reports indicate that teenagers have exhibited seizure-like symptoms after using 'tuklaw' cigarettes.
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