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CEBU CITY — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) incinerated more than P284 million worth of illegal drugs, including shabu and marijuana, on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Destroyed at the Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes along Junquera Street, Cebu City, were 41.86 kilos of shabu valued at P284,665,902.36 and 2.5 kilos of marijuana worth P300,013.20.
These illegal substances were seized in various anti-drug operations across Central Visayas and were ordered by the court to be destroyed.
Among the burned contraband was P170 million worth of shabu confiscated from a mother-and-son duo at Pier 4, Cebu City, on Jan. 23. The evidence was incinerated at 1,000 degrees Celsius for about 15 to 20 minutes to ensure complete destruction.
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, who attended the event, acknowledged the efforts of law enforcement agencies in combating illegal drugs. He emphasized that continuous operations like these contribute to making Cebu City safer.
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He also announced that the city government would procure an incinerator dedicated to destroying confiscated illegal substances.
PDEA-7 regional director Alex Tablete reaffirmed the agency's commitment to working closely with regional trial courts to expedite the destruction of seized drugs, which he described as a crucial part of their drug supply reduction initiatives.
Police Regional Office Central Visayas (PRO-7) director BGen. Redrico Maranan and Cebu City Police Office director Col. Enrico Figueroa were also present at the event, along with Department of Justice (DOJ) officials.
The DOJ emphasized that collaboration among law enforcement agencies has played a significant role in ensuring strong cases and securing convictions against drug offenders.
PDEA-7 reiterated that Cebu City remains a key area in the illegal drug trade in Central Visayas. The agency assured the public that it remains steadfast in its efforts to curb drug activities and dismantle networks operating in the region.
