Illegal drugs worth P468.1 million seized in various operations in Central Visayas underwent thermal destruction.
The illegal drugs included 68 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu; 59 kilos of which worth P403 million were confiscated by Police Regional Office 7, while 9.5 kilos were seized by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 7.
Dried marijuana leaves are also among the illegal items burned morning on December 17, 2025.
Officials of PDEA and the Philippine National Police attended the event along with Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival.
Officials from the Department of Justice and barangay officials witnessed the thermal disposal facilitated in a funeral homes in Cebu City, based on a court order.
The burning aims to show transparency in the disposal of seized illicit items, and ensure no recycling is done.
