Cop turns positive in illegal drugs

CAMP JUAN, Laoag City – Acting police provincial director S/Supt. Jose Melencio Nartatez disclosed that a member of the local police based at provincial police office was positive with prohibited drugs after a random drug testing conducted recently.

He said that the police officer was assigned at the personnel and accounting unit of the INPPO.

He said that any police officer found guilty of using illegal drugs will be dismissed from the service.

The police officer named by PD Nartatez has been previously linked to the illegal drug trade as alleged protector. (tsg)