CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Following the discovery of suspected shabu laboratories in the province, the governor urged Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to sign an executive order for the creation of Pampanga Task Force.
Gov. Pineda said the Task Force will be of help in solving the illegal drug problem in the province.
“Naisip ko bakit hindi magkaroon ng executive order si Pres. Duterte na magkaroon ng Pampanga Task Force para sa drug campaign. Ilan na ‘yong nakikitang shabu lab pero wala naman akong natatanggap na report kung anong nangyayari sa mga shabu lab,” the governor explained.
It can be recalled that Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa disclosed that Pampanga has the biggest drug operations in the country.
The police chief explained that Pampanga is prone to such illegal activities due to the existence of Clark International Airport and Subic Freeport Zone around it which serves as gateway of precursors.
“Siguro susulat ako with the request from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan na kung talagang ‘yong Pampanga eh nandito talaga ‘yong sentro ng puntahan ng mga drugs na yan, kailangan ko na talaga ng Pampanga Task Force,” the governor added.
The governor also wants to conduct an in depth investigation on the shabu laboratory found in barangay Lacquios, Arayat.
“Pati ‘yong NIA pinapaimbestigahan ko na rin. May gate sila papunta doon sa shabu laboratory. Nagtatako ako paano nakapasok ‘yong mga trak sa dam na ‘yon ngayong bawala dumaan doon,” the governor said.
Gov. Pineda also wants to have a hand on the reports regarding the investigation of the PNP and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on the shabu laboratories found in the province.
“Anong nangyari doon sa imbestigasyon na nangyari sa Angeles City? Anong nangyari sa mga shabu lab sa Magalang, sa Greenville dito sa San Fernando? Baka iisa lang sila. Kailangan kong ipunin ‘yong mga reports na yan. Hindi ko alam kung meron ba ‘kong right para kumuha ng kanilang imbestigasyon sa kanilang mga na-raid pero hihilingin ko na talaga kasi ang probinsya ko ang naaapektuhan,” the governor stressed.
LIEZEL CAYANAN
