Leyte mayor backs PRRD's naming of ‘narco’ officials

CARIGARA, Leyte, Aug. 10 (PNA) -- A mayor in Leyte said government officials named by President Rodrigo R. Duterte as involved in illegal drugs have “nothing to be afraid of” for as long as “they did nothing wrong.”

Carigara town Mayor Eduardo Ong said the surveillance made by the government does not threaten privacy unless they uncover illegal activities.

“If they do uncover illegal activities, the person committing illegal activities does not have the right to keep them private,” he added. “If you have done nothing wrong, you’ve got nothing to fear, but if you have made a mistake, admit it.”

The Carigara local government is intensifying its campaign against illegal drugs.

“We will pay extra attention to drug suspects who have had arrest warrants issued against them,” the mayor said.

The local police has listed at least 350 self-confessed drug pushers and users.

The local police is also closely monitoring the town’s videoke bars to look for minor drug users and implement curfew hours to minors.

“The situation is very good now though we must maintain a high level of awareness in the crackdown on drugs,” Ong said. (PNA)
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