Pubdate: Wed, 13 Jul 2016
Source: Sunstar Davao (Philippines)
Copyright: 2016 Sunstar
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Author: Roy Banias, CIO Tagum

4,064 DRUG USERS SURRENDER

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte - A total of 4,064 drug users, pushers, 
dependents and couriers came to the folds of the government as part 
of the intensive approach by both the local government and the 
Philippine National Police as it launched its Intensive Anti-Illegal 
Drugs Campaign last July 9, 2016.

Authorities were overwhelmed with the number of individuals who 
submitted themselves for reform and rehabilitation but remain 
optimistic that more individuals will still surrender in the coming days.

Tagum City Mayor Allan L. Rellon, in an interview, said that the 
campaign is sustainable, saying that this is a proactive approach of 
eradicating illegal drugs in the city and a clear demonstration of 
support to President Rodrigo R. Duterte's allout war against drugs 
and criminalities.

Meanwhile, the local chief executive gave all these individuals the 
moniker TADS (Tagumenyos Against Drugs) as he recognized them as 
enlightened individuals who freed themselves from drug-dependence.

This overwhelming number is made possible through PNP's Oplan Tokhang 
(Toktok Hangyo) which the local police has conducted in a series of 
house-to-house operation in all 23 barangays of Tagum since last week.
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