- ₱48.6-M in seized illegal drugs from regions 11 and 13 incinerated in Davao City
OVER ₱48.6 million worth of confiscated, seized, and surrendered illegal drugs from Davao and Caraga regions were burned at Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes along J. Camus Street around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI, under regional director Atty. Benjamin G. Gaspi, in coordination with PDEA XIII, led by regional director Laurefel G. Gabales, spearheaded the bulk disposal.
The activity was intentionally timed to mark the global observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026, which carries the theme: “World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges: Innovative Responses.”
According to official PDEA inventory, a total of ₱48,609,508.04 worth of contraband was fed into the furnace, broken down by regional origin:
Davao Region haul: ₱39.89 Million:
- 5,505.16 grams of shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) valued at ₱37,435,133.56
- 13,279.35 grams of marijuana valued at ₱1,593,522.32
- 494 Ecstasy tablets valued at ₱839,800.00
- 162 drug-laced vape products valued at ₱11,900.00
- 0.94 grams of cocaine valued at ₱5,017.00, alongside other dangerous substances worth ₱1,389.32
Caraga Region haul: ₱8.72 Million:
- 1,267.31 grams of shabu valued at ₱8,617,711.40
- 832.78 grams of marijuana valued at ₱99,933.92
- Three Ecstasy tablets valued at ₱5,100.00
Regional Trial Court (RTC) XI Executive Judge Rowena M. Apao-Adlawan, representatives of the Department of Justice, the Public Attorney’s Office, local elected officials, civil society organizations, and the media witnessed the burning in compliance with Republic Act No. 9165 (the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).
“PDEA Regional Office XI continues to uphold the integrity of the government’s anti-drug efforts through the proper custody, management, and destruction of drug evidence in accordance with the law,” Gaspi said. “This activity demonstrates our commitment to transparency, accountability, and the relentless pursuit of a drug-free community.”
