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Ilocos Sur Mayor Cites Border Disputes in Marijuana Eradication Efforts
Sugpon, Ilocos Sur Mayor Daniel Lano Jr. highlighted how long-standing boundary disputes and unclear jurisdiction between his town and Kibungan, Benguet, complicate efforts to eradicate marijuana cultivation in mountainous areas. The issue transcends drug enforcement, demanding inter-town cooperation and jurisdictional clarity.
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