Authorities destroyed over P162 million worth of marijuana plants after a joint police and anti-drug operation in Tinglayan, Kalinga on May 27, 2026, officials said.

Police and agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) discovered eight marijuana plantation sites in Mt. Wha-tong in Barangay Loccong, covering about 52,000 square meters.

Authorities burned the marijuana plants after the operation immediately. No cultivators were arrested at the site.

Investigators said the operation is part of continuing efforts to clear remote areas used for illegal drug cultivation.

In a separate operation on May 20, a 59-year-old man was arrested in a buy-bust in Barangay Calapacuan, Subic, Zambales.

Police and PDEA agents seized about 25 grams of suspected shabu worth around P170,000, along with marked money used in the sting.

Charges are being prepared against the suspect, who has not issued any statement.