The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) destroyed nearly PHP 500 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs in a Cebu City funeral home’s thermal facility on Thursday, November 14. This significant move marks one of the largest disposals of narcotics in the Central Visayas region.
The PDEA-7 disposed of approximately 71.83 kilograms of shabu, 3.38 kilograms of marijuana, 55 ecstasy tablets, and other dangerous drugs, all collected over years of anti-drug operations by the PDEA and the Philippine National Police (PNP). These drugs were seized in various operations across Bohol, Cebu province, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Mandaue City.
Representatives from the Philippine National Police, the Supreme Court, the Cebu City and Provincial Government, and other officials were present at the destruction event. Before the disposal began, these representatives conducted an opening ceremony to inspect the inventory of narcotics set to be burned.
The mass disposal is part of the Philippine government’s ongoing anti-narcotics campaign, which aims to address the pervasive drug issues plaguing the nation. The event underscores the government’s determination to take strong actions against the drug trade and prevent these substances from threatening public health and safety.
