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Laoag City police clears 21 barangays of illegal drugs

By Dominic B. dela Cruz
Staff reporter

Laoag City—The police here claim that they have recorded “21 drug-cleared barangays” as of September 21, 2016.

Saan tay man a maibaga nga drug free iti Laoag but in our own best effort ket at least madalusan tayo,” P/Supt. Edwin Balles said. Mr. Balles is the Laoag police chief.

He reported that barangays as: Brgys. 32-B, 59-B, 35, 33-A, 49-A, 31, 39, 45, 34-A, 50, 58, 49-B, 60-B, 61, 30-A, 52-B 40, 32-C, 60-A, 34B, 47, 42, 44, 51-B, 38-B, 32-A, 43 and 48-A.

He clarified though that this does not mean that the 21 barangays are “drug-free” since several “drug personalities” from them have surrendered.

Of the 80 barangays here, Mr. Balles said 76 have drug-related problems.

He added that they have already visited 1,604 houses of the total 23,892 households here.

In view of this, he again reiterated his appeal to the public to cooperate in this fight against the illegal drugs. He said those who know of people engaging in the illegal drug trade should help them by asking them to surrender.

As of September 13, 2o16, the Laoag police have recorded 761 people who surrendered. Mr. Balles disclosed that there are still a number of “drug personalities” who have not surrendered and are currently being monitored.

Of the 761 who surrendered, the police said 83 are drug pushers, and 678 are users.

The police also said that there is a 350% increase in its anti-illegal drugs operation compared to the same time last year. Records show that as of September this year, the police mounted 24 operations; compared to only six last year.

Mr. Balles also said that those who have surrendered are being asked to report to the police regularly. He explained that this helps them validate reports on who has yet to surrender.

Meanwhile, Mr. Balles also announced that they have conducted a dialogue with the Discolandia association recently. Discolandia is the term use for the city’s red-light district located at Brgy. 1. He said the group is supporting the fight against illegal drugs.

He disclosed further that disco managers and their employees are willing to undergo drug testing in the presence of the police.


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