Apart from the anti-illegal drugs initiatives and policies of the PNP through the Anti-Illegal Drugs Group (AIDG), President-elect Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte, known for his hardline approach against criminality and illegal drugs, urges the conduct of mandatory drug testing among PNP personnel from highest to lowest rank as soon as he presumes office on July 1, 2016. The President-in-waiting has recently asserted his strong interest to implement a major revamp in the organization which includes weeding out personnel involved in illegal drugs.

 In line with this, PNP PRO personnel supports the incoming President’s interest to weed out rogues in uniform as well as to restore and uphold the integrity of the organization and public’s trust with the conduct of mandatory drug tests among all personnel and intensified efforts to eradicate illegal drugs as majority of heinous crimes in the country are drug-related.
Furthermore, the PNP will not tolerate any member of the organization who violates the law and gets involved in illegal drugs.

As a matter of policy, those found positive for illegal drug use and involvement in illegal drug syndicates shall be sanctioned accordingly and/or shall be subject to dismissal from police service.

Notwithstanding, the impending revamp in the organization, the PNP ensures unwavering and steadfast performance of its mandate and duties in serving and protecting the people and in maintaining the peace and security of the country.