The police authorities seized illegal drugs inside lechon (Roasted Pig) at Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Cebu.
Jail Officer 1 Iris Basiliote found plastic sachets containing illegal drugs while slicing lechon, which was supposed to be delivered by a minor to a Person Deprived of Liberty (PDL).
BJMP Cebu Rescues Minor Who Supposed to Deliver Lechon Stuffed w/ Illegal Drugs
BJMP Cebu Discovers Illegal Drugs Inside Lechon Intended for Delivery by a Minor to an Inmate.
BJMP Cebu successfully rescued a minor who was supposed to deliver a lechon stuffed with illegal drugs to an inmate.
For decades, the Philippines has struggled with the issue of illegal drugs, with the government and society at large engaged in a complicated and broad battle against the problem. The war on drugs has been a constant problem, affecting all parts of the nation’s community.
The Philippine government, under different administrations, has implemented various strategies to curb the proliferation of illegal drugs. One of the most notable efforts is the “Oplan Tokhang,” launched by President Rodrigo Duterte, which aims to eradicate illegal drug activities in the country.
Recently, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology stumbled upon an unexpected find while preparing a delivery of lechon. During the slicing process, Jail Officer 1 Iris Basiliote discovered a plastic object hidden inside the lechon, which turned out to contain sachets of suspected illegal drugs.
As the cop meticulously sliced through the tender layers of lechon, her attention was drawn to a mysterious plastic object within the lechon. To her surprise, upon closer inspection, she discovered that the plastic sachets contained illegal drugs.
The discovery not only alarmed the authorities but also raised questions about the intention of visitors visiting inmates.
Following the discovery, immediate action was taken to ensure the safety of those involved. The minor who was responsible for delivering the lechon to a Person Deprived of Liberty (PDL) was rescued by BJMP.
The minor suspect will now be handed over to the Women and Children’s Protection Desk at Guadalupe Police Station 9 for further investigation.
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The incident raises concerns about the potential infiltration of illegal substances into the jail facilities and the need for enhanced security measures to prevent the proliferation of illegal drugs.