TACURONG CITY -- A tricycle driver here tested positive for illegal drug use and his driver’s license was confiscated by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), an anti-narcotics official said on Thursday.
Kath Abad, speaking for the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 12 (Soccsksargen), said the trike driver, whose identity was withheld by authorities, was one of the drivers operating in the city subjected to PDEA’s a surprise drug test.
The operation, dubbed “Oplan Harabas, Drug Test Muna Bago Pasada” was conducted at the Tacurong City integrated terminal on Thursday morning.
“The driver was referred to the Tacurong City Health Office for screening and assessment before he can reclaim his driver’s license,” Abad said.
More than 100 drivers and conductors of various public transport vehicles were subjected to a drug test as part of the PDEA campaign.
“We would like to ensure that drivers of public transportation are not using illegal drugs for the safety of all commuters and motorists,” Abad said in a statement. (PNA)