Surrendering drug-dependents in Quezon City reaches 7,101
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — One of the primary issues that the Philippines is focusing on right now is the anti-drug operation of the Philippine National Police especially the involvement of some police officers in drug-related cases.
In a UNTV News interview with QCPD acting district director P/CSupt Col. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, he stated that there is a total of 7,101 drug dependents who voluntarily surrendered in Quezon City.
Meanwhile, there are 200 police personnel in Quezon City who have been relieved from their duties due to involvement in illegal drug trade. While others are still being investigated, they have been transferred to different operations.
Eleazar emphasized that not all drug operations in the country end in bloody encounters that result in the death of drug suspects. “What easily draws our attention are the reported deaths but we should report first those who are alive,” Eleazar stressed.
Meanwhile, he also said that the current senate hearing in connection with the reported cases of extrajudicial killings in the country does not affect the morale of the policemen.
“We should not be demoralized but we have some thoughts about it. Psychologically, there is but it’s a challenge for us. We should be more tuned in. There should be no innocents involved. We are on the right track and I think if all of us are right, there will be no one who will be against us.”
Police say, they are pleased with the positive feedback they have been receiving from the public in connection with their anti-drug campaign under the current administration. This is despite reported involvement of some police officers in drug-related cases. — Aiko Miguel / UNTV News & Rescue
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