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PNP Chief Bato Order Dismissal Of 174 Cops Positive For Drug Use


Philippine National Police Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa ordered the dismissal of 174 PNP personnel who tested positive in drug tests.

Dela Rosa vowed to give the dismissed personnel a hard time using technicalities and other backers for reinstatement under his watch, even if they have long retired.

“Once I sign it, then these 174 should say goodbye to the service. And don’t attempt to have you reinstated because I will block it,” Dela Rosa said in a press conference Monday, November 28.

After Dela Rosa assumed the top PNP post on July 1, the entire 170,000 PNP personnel were subjected to mandatory drug tests.

In the Internal Affairs Service’s list submitted to Dela Rosa, a total of 174 policemen across the country tested positive in the initial and confirmatory tests so far.

Among the 174 personnel are 167 uniformed men.

“It is already for my signature, for my approval. I will sign it in order to lessen our headache,” said Dela Rosa.

He said the recommendation of the IAS for dismissal went through an intense due process which includes giving those concerned a chance to explain.

Based on previous PNP data, the highest ranking officer who tested in the drug test is a chief inspector – equivalent to a military major.

The PNP Chief earlier vowed to rid the PNP of cops involved in the illegal drug trade.

So far, more than 100 policemen were already sent to conflict-torn areas.

Source: Manila Bulletin
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