6 PNP officers test positive for drugs

MANILA, Philippines — Six members of the Philippine National Police have tested positive for drugs, the PNP reported yesterday.

At a press briefing, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said five operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office and one from the PNP Region 8 tested positive for drugs.

“Confirmatory tests were done and the results were positive,” Acorda said.

Those who tested positive for drugs include a police senior master sergeant, a staff sergeant, three patrolmen and a chief master sergeant.

Acorda said the PNP would not tolerate any wrongdoing of police personnel, especially those involved in drugs.

“The proactive approach reflects the PNP’s commitment to maintaining a drug-free police force,” he said.

A total of 4,614 PNP personnel have been subjected to drug tests. Of the number, 4,517 were uniformed personnel and 97 were non-uniformed personnel.

Acorda also reported that the PNP conducted 1,376 anti-narcotics operations from Jan. 1 to 18, which resulted in the apprehension of 1,661 suspects nationwide.

At least P132.9 million worth of drugs were confiscated during the stings.