PHOn July 5, 2026, police in Benguet, Philippines, arrested a 43-year-old massage therapist after seizing a marijuana plant and two seedlings from his residence in La Trinidad. The operation occurred early morning when officers executed a search warrant. The confiscated items had a combined estimated market value of PHP 440. Authorities stated they conducted an inventory of the seized plants at the scene and are preparing charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act against the suspect.
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