Over 300 Drug Affected Surrenders to Authorities in 8 Cebu LGUs

Over 300 drug affected individuals surrendered in four cities and four towns in Cebu the last two days.

The numbers were reported by the public information officers (PIO) of the local govenrment units the moment the drug-affected individuals approached the police, mayor, or barangay captain.

Based on the Cebu Association of City and Municipal Public Information Officers (CAOCAMPIO) News Bits, a total of 313 were recorded to have surrendered from July 4 until July 3.

These drug affected individuals include drug pushers and users.

Highest was the City of Mandaue which had a total of 160  individuals surrendering in the police stations, according to Information Officer Jeany Eve Inot.

Second was the report of Information Officer Candice Acuna of Carcar City with 50 individuals last Monday.

The town of Tabogon led by Mayor Zigfred Duterte had 35 drug personalities vowing to change their lives, according to Information Officer Mercedette Toling.

Alma Mondigo, information office associate of Santa Fe town in Bantayan Island, reported 30 persons who surrendered from Barangays Pooc, Poblacion, and Talisay.

In San Remigio town, Information Officer Nino Ybanez said there were 15 individuals including four minors who faced Mayor Mariano Martinez today.

Mayor Kristine Chiong witnessed the signing of a covenant of 11 drug affected individuals in Naga City, while seven surrendered in Danao City and five in Asturias town.

All those who surrendered were made to sign a document or a covenant pledging not to use or sell drugs.

Since the assumption of President Rodrigo Duterte and the appointment of new Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Ronald dela Rosa, “Oplan Tukhang” was implemented nationwide.

This  involves the police going to the homes of suspected drug personalities and asking them to stop all their drug-related activities.

Under the plan, they are given time to pack up and stop their illegal trade, or have the option to leave the city and go somewhere else. (rmn/fcc/PIA7-Cebu)