{"id":2528699,"date":"2023-03-25T11:03:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T15:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/boc-clark-hands-over-p120m-worth-of-marijuana-by-products-to-pdea-for-disposal\/"},"modified":"2023-03-25T11:03:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T15:03:42","slug":"boc-clark-hands-over-p120m-worth-of-marijuana-by-products-to-pdea-for-disposal","status":"publish","type":"platowire","link":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/boc-clark-hands-over-p120m-worth-of-marijuana-by-products-to-pdea-for-disposal\/","title":{"rendered":"BOC-Clark hands over P120M worth of marijuana by-products to PDEA for disposal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Clark, Pampanga recently turned over P120 million worth of marijuana by-products to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for disposal. The said by-products were seized by the BOC during an operation in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>According to the BOC, the marijuana by-products were found inside a warehouse in Pampanga. The items were declared as &#8220;food supplements&#8221; but upon inspection, it was discovered that they were actually marijuana by-products. The BOC immediately seized the items and conducted an investigation.<\/p>\n<p>The marijuana by-products included 3,000 kilograms of marijuana stalks, 1,000 kilograms of marijuana leaves, and 500 kilograms of marijuana seeds. These items are considered illegal under Philippine law and are classified as dangerous drugs.<\/p>\n<p>The turnover ceremony was attended by officials from both the BOC and PDEA. The BOC expressed its commitment to work with other government agencies in the fight against illegal drugs. The PDEA, on the other hand, assured the public that the seized items will be disposed of properly and in accordance with environmental laws.<\/p>\n<p>Marijuana is a highly controversial topic in the Philippines. While some groups advocate for its legalization for medical purposes, others argue that it is a dangerous drug that should remain illegal. The Philippine government has taken a hardline stance against illegal drugs and has launched several campaigns to combat drug abuse.<\/p>\n<p>The turnover of the P120 million worth of marijuana by-products is a significant achievement for both the BOC and PDEA. It sends a strong message to drug syndicates that the government is serious in its efforts to curb the illegal drug trade. It also highlights the importance of inter-agency cooperation in addressing the drug problem in the country.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the turnover of P120 million worth of marijuana by-products by the BOC-Clark to PDEA for disposal is a significant development in the fight against illegal drugs in the Philippines. It underscores the importance of inter-agency cooperation and sends a strong message to drug syndicates that the government is serious in its efforts to combat the illegal drug trade. The public can rest assured that the seized items will be disposed of properly and in accordance with environmental laws.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"plato-post-bottom-links\">\n<li class=\"plato-post-bottom-link-amplifi\">SEO Powered Content &amp; PR Distribution. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amplifipr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Amplified Today.<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"plato-post-bottom-link-platoblockchain\">PlatoAiStream. Web3 Intelligence. 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