Manila Bulletin
PDEA: Over P284-M seized dangerous drugs destroyed in Cebu City
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Central Visayas destroyed over P284 million worth of illegal drugs on February 13, 2025, in Cebu City.
The confiscated substances, including shabu and marijuana, were destroyed using thermal decomposition or pyrolysis.
Among the seized drugs were 25 kilos of shabu intercepted at Pier 4, Cebu City on January 23, 2025.
PDEA Regional Office VII Acting Regional Director Alex M. Tablate stated that the destruction of confiscated drugs is crucial for their 'drug supply reduction' initiatives.
The destruction followed protocols outlined in Republic Act 9165 and DDB Regulation No. 1, Series of 2002.
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