Pampanga LGU exec asks for 'Oplan Tokhang' revival
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga, Feb. 28 (PNA) -- The city executive here has asked for the revival of "Oplan Tokhang" to contain the possible resurgence of illegal drugs.
Mayor Marino Morales said he called on the local government units (LGUs), League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), City League of the Philippines (CLP), and the Governors' League of the Philippines to come up with a resolution asking President Rodrigo Duterte to restore "Oplan Tokhang" under the Philippine National Police (PNP).
This, after Mabalacat Police Chief Superintedent Juritz Rara noted that although drug situation in this city is still manageable but most of drug personalities were again back in their previous activities.
“As the top cop of Mabalacat City Police Station, I will always follow the directives set by the PNP and orders given by our Commander in Chief. Oplan Tokhang is one of the best if not the best program implemented by the PNP but it was abused by a few policemen,†Rara said.
“As of now, we are trying our best to help the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in their campaign against illegal drugs by giving information to them and making demand reduction efforts such as awareness seminars and lectures,†Rara said.
"The crimes are once again in the upward trend as I believe that crimes and illegal drug problem are directly related with each other," he said.
The PNP noted that 18 out of 27 barangays in Mabalacat City are now drug-free based on the parameters set by the Philippine National Police.
The 18 barangays as Bical, Poblacion, San Joaquin, San Francisco, Mamatitang, Tabun, Dolores, Sto. Rosario, Sta. Maria, Mangalit, Paralayunan, Bundagul, Sapang Balen, Mawaque Resettlement, Sta. Ines, Macapagal Village, Calumpang and Cacutud. (PNA)
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