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BY GLENDA SOLOGASTOA
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ILOILO City – More personalities were linked to illegal drugs during the executive session conducted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod’s committee on police matters, public safety and illegal drugs that is investigating drug trafficking in three barangays.
According to Councilor Plaridel Nava, “the information submitted to us was very detailed and there are more personalities involved.”
The information came from representatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) that attended the executive session.
“(So that) indi ma-derail ang ongoing operations, we are prohibited from divulging sang gin panghambal,” said Nava.
He described the information as “sensitive.”
The barangay captains of the three villages may be summoned this week, according to the councilor. They were Keith Espinosa of Barangay Monica Blumentritt, City Proper; Remia Prevendido Gregori of Bakhaw, Mandurriao; and Noemi Jablo of Desamparados, Jaro.
“Because may mga opinion nga sufficient naman (information), klaro naman katama, mas maayo ipatawag sila,” Nava said.
He appealed for the public’s understanding “kon nga-a indi kami kabuhi information” at this time.
“In fairness sa aton kapulisan kag PDEA, they are doing everything,” said Nava. “We are thankful for their cooperation.”
Espinosa is the wife of Jesus “Jing-jing” Espinosa Jr., ranked No. 2 in the Iloilo City Police Office – Police Station 1’s list of suspected drug personalities in the City Proper. Their house was raided on Oct. 2. Policemen recovered seven plastic sachets of shabu.
Gregori is a sister of suspected drug lord Richard Prevendido. Her barangay has been classified by PDEA as “seriously affected” by illegal drugs.
Jablo is a sister-in-law of a chicken inasal vendor who was killed recently by gunmen. Police said the shooting could be drug-related./PN
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