GO UP IN FLAMES. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Region 11 (PDEA-11) burns the PHP32.5 million worth of illegal drugs seized in the Davao Region on Monday (March 29, 2021) at the Davao del Sur Provincial Capitol Grounds in Digos City, Davao del Sur. A statement released on Tuesday (March 30, 2021) said PDEA-11 director Antonio Rivera led the burning of the confiscated drugs. (Photo courtesy of PDEA-11)
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Region 11 (PDEA-11) on Monday burned about PHP32.5 million worth of illegal drugs seized in the entire Davao Region.
A statement released on Tuesday said PDEA-11 director Antonio Rivera led the burning of 1,718 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride locally known as “shabu” worth PHP11.68 million and 174,000 grams of Cannabis Sativa or “marijuana” with a total estimated street value of over PHP20.83 million at the Davao del Sur Provincial Capitol Grounds in Digos City, Davao del Sur.
Rivera said the activity is in response to the call of President Rodrigo Duterte to destroy seized illegal drugs and contraband and under the guidelines set on Section 21 of Republic Act 9165 otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”.
“The burning of seized illegal drugs was also done to erase the skepticism of the public that there is a recycling of seized illegal drugs by the law enforcement agencies,” he added.
Rivera also commended the untiring effort of the local government units, Philippine National Police, other law enforcement agencies, media, and the community for their untiring support in the fight against illegal drugs.
“This collaborative effort of the five pillars of the criminal justice system serves as a warning to all drug perpetrators that we are working hand in hand to suppress the supply of illegal drugs in our country,” he said. (PNA)
