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

NewsEradication22 March 2026

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

Part of Philippines eradication campaigns (2026)

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.

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PlaceBenguetPhilippines

Growing regionCordillera Central

AgencyPhilippine National Police

Plants eradicated73,320

Approximate location16.50, 120.67

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2026-03-22 Eradication 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 73320 https://images.gmanews.tv/webpics/2026/03/PNP marijuana destruction Cordillera 3-22-2026 2026 03 23 05 42 36.jpg 16° 30' 0.00" N, 120° 40' 12.00" E jurisdiction centre Cordillera Central