P100,000 illegal drugs used as evidence burned

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Authorities burned here at the Benguet Sports Complex grounds last week P101,142.25 worth of dangerous drugs like marijuana and shabu -- evidence in 43 drug cases filed since 2009.

These included 210.50 grams of hashish, valued by the Dangerous Drugs Board at P52,625.00; 1.14289 kilos of dried marijuana fruiting tops valued at P28,572.25; 3.32 grams of shabu worth P19,920.00 and assorted drug paraphernalia.

These served as pieces of evidence in drug cases filed with the Baguio City Drug Court. All of the cases are now deemed resolved.

Judge Antonio C. Reyes of the Regional Trial Court Branch 61, Baguio City, First Judicial Region had instructed the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) – Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to destroy the dangerous drugs.

The immediate burning or destruction of illegal drugs used as evidence is provided for under Section 21 of Republic Act 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.