CenVis Cop Chief Assessing Magnitude of Illegal Drug Problem in Region

(PNA) — Chief Supt. Prudencio Tom Bañas, Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 director, has said he is assessing the magnitude of the illegal drug problem in Central Visayas.

Since he assumed office on June 11, a series of operations had been conducted which resulted in the arrest of several drug personalities and the confiscation of some P38 million worth of illegal drugs.

However, Bañas said he could not ascertain yet the extent of drug reduction following the successful operations.

“As of now, I can’t really say how big the problem is but still it remains to be a problem. That’s why our operations against illegal drugs are continuous,” Bañas said.

Bañas said he still requires station and unit commanders to follow up their personnel, set targets and run after these targets.

“I have to convene my commanders and our intelligence community and assess after 100 days in office our campaign against illegal drugs,” he said.

He thanked his policemen and the community for helping in the PRO 7 accomplishments as the regional police unit continues to implement its anti-illegal drug programs.

He said the supply reduction program is just one of the comprehensive strategies of the Philippine National Police in the fight against illegal drugs together with the Regional Peace and Order Council.

Part of the program is a visit to schools and workplaces to talk about the effects of illegal drugs on people, especially on the youth.

The PNP national headquarters had recently recognized PRO 7 as the number one unit in the country in the drive against illegal drugs and number two in accounting of loose firearms. (PNA) LAP/EB

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