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Village officials in Pampanga urged to cooperate with police against illegal drugs

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Dec. 19 (PNA) -- The Pampanga police has asked for the cooperation of the village officials in the fight against illegal drugs.

Police Senior Superintendent Joel R. Consulta, Officer-in-Charge Director of Pampanga Police Office, said that village heads should cooperate with them to fully utilize the peacekeeping force of the province.

“To minimize the killings especially in our province, I ask you to please cooperate with us. Report to us those involved in the illegal trade, because before we declare the province drug-free, we should eradicate even the last user standing,” Consulta said.

He also admitted that there are still more drug suspects lurking in the province.

“Apart from the first 10,000 drug surrenderers, we still have apparently 9,663 reported suspects who still are in the villages. They are currently under our surveillance, and that makes our drug suspect count reach the 20,000 mark,” he added.

Consulta also said that there are some barangay officials who cover up their drug suspect friends.

“Nothing will change in our community if we keep on covering up those involved in illegal drugs. No economic development will flourish if that will continue to happen. All of the efforts made by Governor Lilia and Vice-Governor Dennis Pineda and the provincial government will be put to waste if drugs will continue to rule your villages,” he added. (PNA)

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