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NewsEradication19 April 2026

Police destroy 6,000 marijuana plants in Loccong, Tinglayan

Part of Philippines eradication campaigns (2026)

In a separate operation conducted by the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region on 18–19 April 2026, approximately 6,000 fully grown cannabis plants valued at ₱1.2 million were uprooted in Barangay Loccong, Tinglayan, Kalinga. All plants were documented and burned on site, with samples retained for laboratory examination. The article did not identify the cultivators or the specific site within the barangay.

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PlaceLoccongTinglayanKalingaPhilippines

Growing regionCordillera Central

Growing areaTinglayan

AgencyPhilippine National Police

Plants eradicated6,000

Approximate location17.25, 121.03

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2026-04-19 Eradication Police destroy 6,000 marijuana plants in Loccong, Tinglayan In a separate operation conducted by the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region on 18–19 April 2026, approximately 6,000 fully grown cannabis plants valued at ₱1.2 million were uprooted in Barangay Loccong, Tinglayan, Kalinga. All plants were documented and burned on site, with samples retained for laboratory examination. The article did not identify the cultivators or the specific site within the barangay. https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/regions/p247m-illegal-drugs-seized-15-nabbed-in-cordillera/2324165 Philippines eradication campaigns (2026) Philippines Kalinga Tinglayan Loccong 17° 15' 0.00" N, 121° 1' 48.00" E Philippine National Police 6000 Tinglayan Cordillera Central