BJMP-Laoag is drug-free

BJMP Laoag’s J/Chief Insp. Herminigildo Rivera observes the surprise drug test for 15 jail personnel and 15 inmates. Mr. Rivera also underwent drug testing. The 15 inmates were facing drug-related cases. The drug testing was conducted on August 29, 2016 by the police’s scene of the crime operatives (SOCO). All urinalysis tests turned negative. (Doms dela Cruz)

By Dominic B. dela Cruz

Staff reporter

Laoag City—The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in this city is drug-free.

Jail Chief Insp. Herminigildo Rivera made this announcement after the mandatory drug testing result was released. The Ilocos Norte police crime laboratory team conducted the drug testing on August 29, 2016.

Mr. Rivera said he and his 15 personnel tested negative. The testing was done through urine samples.

He explained that if any detainee turns out a positive test, this will be investigated and a confirmatory test will also be conducted.

If it is jail personnel, however, the result will be forwarded to the BJMP regional national headquarters for sanctions.

He also disclosed that they have also conducted a random search in jail cells holding detainees facing drug charges. He added that this is to ascertain whether illegal drugs are entering the city jail.

He stressed that this acts are in support of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s thrust to rid the country of illegal drugs.

He also mentioned that this is just the start.

A second round of drug testing is also scheduled. The exact date, however, will be determined by the crime lab personnel.

BJMP Laoag shouldered the expenses for the drug tests.

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