News:2026-03-22/Enforcement/pnp-destroys-69m-worth-of-marijuana-in-24-operations-across-benguet

22 March 2026

Philippines eradication campaigns (2026)

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PNP destroys ₱69M worth of marijuana in 24 operations across Benguet

The Philippine National Police conducted 24 cannabis eradication operations across Benguet from 16 to 22 March 2026, destroying 72,900 fully grown plants, 420 seedlings, and over 454 kilograms of dried leaves, stalks and fruiting tops. The PNP valued the seized material at ₱69.172 million. PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said operations would continue in "areas used for planting and production" and that the force was also focusing on interdicting distribution networks.

Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/980990/pnp-marijuana-operations-benguet/story/

2026-03-22 Enforcement PNP destroys ₱69M worth of marijuana in 24 operations across Benguet The Philippine National Police conducted 24 cannabis eradication operations across Benguet from 16 to 22 March 2026, destroying 72,900 fully grown plants, 420 seedlings, and over 454 kilograms of dried leaves, stalks and fruiting tops. The PNP valued the seized material at ₱69.172 million. PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said operations would continue in "areas used for planting and production" and that the force was also focusing on interdicting distribution networks. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/980990/pnp-marijuana-operations-benguet/story/ Philippines eradication campaigns (2026) Philippines Benguet Philippine National Police