The Bukidnon Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (BUK-PDEU), together with Valencia CPS, successfully uprooted fully-grown marijuana plants and arrested a high-value individual (HVI) in Sitio Magsal, Barangay Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon on September 4, 2024.
The suspect is identified as alias “Toto,” a 40-year-old farmer and resident of the aforementioned area, who was identified as the owner and cultivator of the marijuana plants.
The operation led to the confiscation of 69 hills of fully grown marijuana, each measuring about 6 feet in height, and 150 pieces of marijuana seedlings/bagging with a total market value of PhP43,800.00.
Suspect is now under the custody of Valencia City Police Station, Bukidnon Police Provincial Office, for proper disposition. The uprooted marijuana plants were destroyed and burned at the scene in the presence of witnesses, while substantial samples were taken and will be submitted to the PNP Provincial Forensic Unit in Malaybalay City for laboratory examination.
PBGEN RICARDO G LAYUG, JR., Regional Director, PRO10, emphasized the region’s unwavering commitment to eradicating illegal drugs and maintaining peace and order in the community.
“Let us not allow anyone to cultivate such illegal plants that threaten the well-being of our communities. PRO10 will continue to intensify its operations against all forms of illegal drug activities to ensure the safety and security of our people,” he said.
