BRGY. COUNCILMAN SAYS PDEA ASSET IS DRUG PUSHER

THE peace and order chair of Barangay Dadiangas South claimed an asset of
the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 12 is a known drug pusher in
their barangay.

Barangay Kagawad Quintin Catolico said he personally saw a certain alias
"Boy Lagum", reportedly a PDEA asset, pushing illegal drugs in Purok Islam.

Catolico said they almost intercepted Boy Lagum near Lion's Beach last
Tuesday. The suspect allegedly handed the illegal substance to another asset.

"Hinabol nga namin iyong tatlo pa pero hindi na talaga naabutan. Gabi-gabi
talagang ginagawa ito sa lugar (We ran after the three but we failed to
catch up with them. They are doing this in our area every night)," he added.

Catolico also complained that they are having difficulty arresting
suspected drug pushers since the PDEA claimed it is the only agency
responsible for arresting drug pushers and users.

Mayor Pedro Acharon Jr. immediately challenged Catolico to file cases
against those whom the latter believed were involved in illegal drug
activities instead of giving statements to the media.

"Dapat mag-file siya og kaso batok sa tawo dili kay puro lang estorya (He
should file a case against the person instead of just talking)," the mayor
said.

However, Acharon also admitted he has no control over the activities of
PDEA assets.

MFV