Authorities discovered a pile of psychotropic drugs dumped in a vacant lot in Barangay Isabang, alarming nearby resident.
Authorities identified the drugs as antidepressants, anti-dementia medications, sleeping pills, and anti-epileptic medicines used for mental health treatment purposes.
Investigators have not yet determined who dumped the medicines in the area, according to initial findings from local authorities.
Residents reported that someone had left the drugs unattended for several days, producing a strong and foul odor across the vicinity.
Reports indicated that psychotropic drugs directly affect brain function and mental processes, making improper disposal a serious public safety concern.
Some medications may break or become contaminated when discarded improperly, potentially posing health and environmental risks to nearby communities and residents.
Officials also found melted ice bags at the site, indicating that someone had stored and abandoned the drugs there for a prolonged period.
When the station revisited the location, personnel had already placed the scattered medicines inside trash bags, though the unpleasant odor persisted.
The Barangay Service Auxiliary coordinated with City Health officials to determine proper handling and safe disposal procedures for the recovered drugs.
Authorities are now reviewing possible CCTV footage to identify and hold accountable the individual responsible for illegally dumping the hazardous medicines.
