Authorities destroyed around P5.47 million worth of marijuana plants in Kayapa, Bakun, Benguet.

According to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), about 12,900 fully grown marijuana plants, seedlings, and dried leaves were burned on-site on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Police and PDEA operatives are still investigating to identify the cultivators behind the plantation.

Meanwhile, nearly P200,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized in separate operations in Bauko, Mountain Province, on Wednesday, October 15.

In Barangay Sadsadan, authorities confiscated about seven grams of suspected shabu, 20 milliliters of liquid meth, 120 milliliters of marijuana oil, and various drug paraphernalia from a 34-year-old suspect, who now faces charges for violating Republic Act 9165.

Another search operation in Barangay Sinto led to the confiscation of 15 milliliters of suspected liquid meth worth over P90,000.

Both suspects have yet to issue statements as of press time.