Pubdate: Sun, 22 May 2005
Source: Freeman, The (Philippines)
Copyright: 2005 The Freeman
Contact:  http://www.thefreeman.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3437
Author: Rene U. Borromeo
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DANAO POLICE OFFER CASH TO DRUG TIPSTERS

The Danao City police are offering cash to anyone who could offer
information that would lead to the arrest of drug offenders.

Drug informants are to receive P500 while the arresting policeman
would get P2,000, Danao City police chief Larson Dechino said. Dechino
said he would also give another P2,000 to a police officer who
testifies in court against offenders who eventually are meted jail
terms.

Dechino said the drive does not mean the drug problem in the city has
worsened. The drive's aim is to encourage civilians to get involved in
the fight against offenders.

"Aktibo man god ang mga local officials sa Danao City nga masumpo na
g'yod ang problema sa illegal nga drugas mao nga mihatag sila og mga
financial support sa polis. Ako lang usab nga gamiton aron pagdasig sa
mga sibilyan nga moapil sa kampanya," said Dechino.

Cebu Provincial Police Office shows that Danao City ranks third in the
fight against illegal drugs with the Lapu-Lapu City police station
leading the list. Talisay City is second.

"Gituyo nako ni aron madasig ang mga polis ug dili magligoy-ligoy sa
pagtestigos sa korte kay maka-reward man sila kon makonbikto ang ilang
mga dinakpan," Dechino said. 
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