PDEA destroys PHP10.97B worth of illegal drugs in Cavite and Cebu
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) destroyed illegal drugs worth P9.1 billion through thermal decomposition at Integrated Waste Management, Inc. in Cavite on Thursday.
In addition to this, the PDEA-7 branch in Central Visayas also destroyed PHP1.86 billion worth of illegal drugs seized since 2017, including 268 kgs of shabu and over 155 kgs of marijuana.
The latest destruction included PHP374.6 million worth of illegal drugs on Thursday at the Cebu Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes' crematorium, marking the largest volume since 2017.
Representatives from various government agencies attended both ceremonies to ensure transparency and compliance with legal requirements.
PDEA spokespersons emphasized that destroying confiscated drug evidence quickly addresses public concerns about recycling or pilfering of these substances.
The agency continues its practice of swiftly destroying all confiscated drug evidence as soon as permitted by the courts.
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