In a bid to stop the illegal practice of "recycling"...

In a bid to stop the illegal practice of "recycling" seized drugs, the Justice department asked the Supreme Court to order judges to keep in custody only the minimum quantity of illegal drugs needed for conviction to be used as evidence against accused drug dealers, and destroy the rest.
The Dangerous Drugs Act provides the maximum penalty of death on those found in possession of the following quantities: 40 grams or more of opium; 40 grams or more of morphine; 200 grams or more of shabu; 40 grams of heroin; 750 grams or more of marijuana; 50 grams or more of marijuana resin; and 40 grams or more of cocaine.
The law also provides that "any apprehending arresting officer who misappropriates or misapplies or fails to account for seized or confiscated dangerous drugs" could be imprisoned for life. He could also be meted the death penalty and a fine of up to P10 million upon the court's discretion.