The number of Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel who tested positive for narcotics has reached 97, a police spokesman said.
The number rose as the government continues to conduct random drug tests among its ranks amid President Rodrigo Duterte's intensified campaign against illegal drugs.
"Of the number, 91 are PNP personnel, while six others are classified as non-uniformed personnel," PNP Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Dionardo Carlos said.
The 97 personnel will be subjected to a "confirmatory drug testing" to verify if initial results were accurate.
Those who will test positive in the second round of tests will be dismissed from service.
At least 135,393 PNP personnel have undergone random drug testing from July 1 to September 16.
11 cops test positive for drugs
MANILA (UPDATED) - A total of 11 police personnel tested positive for illegal drug use in an unannounced random drug testing conducted by the Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory over the weekend.
Newly-installed PNP Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa ordered a surprise drug test during his first command conference in Camp Crame in Quezon City. The PNP chief earlier said he was alarmed over the findings of the initial test.
All 75 generals in attendance were tested.
The PNP said a total of 2,405 personnel from the national headquarters, regional police offices and police districts took the random drug testing over the weekend.
The test yielded negative results on 2,394 urine samples submitted for analysis. However, 11 samples yielded positive results. These specimens will be subject to further confirmatory test for presence of methamphetamine and THC metabolite.
"Nakakahiya, nakakagalit, nakakasuklam. Anong klaseng mga tauhan mo? Kayo tagapagpatupad sa batas tapos kayo ang nagba-violate. Kayo mismo ang drug addict! They don’t deserve another day in office," Dela Rosa said.
He said those found positive for drug use would be pre-charged, investigated and ultimately dismissed from service.
"Two to three days ang confirmatory, then pre-charge is mabilis ‘yan. Basta I make it sure na mabilis," he added.
Last Friday, the PNP chief issued a 48-hour deadline for police protectors of drug rings to surrender or face the merciless war on narcotics.
He particularly zeroed in on policemen from Metro Manila who boast about being "ninjas" or recycle illegal drugs.
Dela Rosa said Monday that none of the 20 ninja policemen have surrendered so far.
"Hindi naman lahat drugs ang involvement, mayroon din iba diyan na patong sa ibang sindikato na kailangan nating bigyan ng pansin," he said.
Asked about what he plans to do with the drug-tainted personnel, he said: "I will send them to Sulu, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi to fight the Abu Sayyaf."
Dela Rosa also clarified that these officers do not include the three high-ranking police officials whom President Rodrigo Duterte earlier accused of having links with the drug trade.
In his first flag raising ceremony speech, Dela Rosa called on the PNP to get their acts together as internal cleansing of the organization is underway.
He also issued a stern warning to police personnel who are moonlighting and playing golf while on duty. "Instruction ko na bawal mag-golf during office hours. Pag nilabag nila mananagot sila sa akin. Hintayin ninyo, basta mayroong punishment na darating diyan. May darating."
He also prohibited police personnel from engaging in cockfights and gambling in casinos.
SOURCE: ABS-CBN
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