Cops uproot marijuana plants in Sudlon II

CEBU, Philippines - The campaign of the police against marijuana is getting more risky nowadays.

This after operatives of Cebu City Mobile Patrol Group found booby traps installed in a lot where they discovered and uprooted around 450 fully grown marijuana plants.

CCMPG personnel led by Sr. Insp. Fabio Cedeño arrived at the area in sitio Kantipla, barangay Sudlon II, Cebu City past 3 p.m. the other day and recovered the marijuana plants. The area is located several kilometers away from the main road.

But on the way to the plantation, the police noticed a manhole where several wooden spears were placed inside, which one can injure or even kill anyone who falls into it.

Moments later, the police also noticed a rope on the ground that they found out as another set of trap. When they tested it, a bunch of wooden spears tied together came out from a bushy area.

Luckily, nobody was hurt during the operation and no suspect was also arrested by the police.

CCMG desk officer SPO1 Godofredo Piquero said an informant approached Sudlon II barangay officials about the marijuana plantation. This prompted them to call up the police who then proceeded to the area.

Cebu City Police Office Director Patrocinio Comendador said he had received the same report about the traps, which are a traditional strategy in protecting a marijuana plantation.

Comendador admitted that it is difficult to put down those behind the marijuana plantations. – Niña G. Sumacot/LPM (THE FREEMAN)