Surprise drug tests for bus drivers

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:58:14 +0000

PROVINCIAL bus drivers line up to undergo drug tests conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency at a bus terminal in Quezon City. The drug test dubbed as ‘Undas Spot’ aims to ensure the safety of passengers travelling for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. (Mark Balmores)

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted yesterday simultaneous surprise drug tests to bus drivers in the bus terminals in Pasay City and Quezon City while drug-sniffing dogs searched the area to ensure the safety of millions of travelers expected to troop to the provinces for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

PDEA Director General Aaron N. Aquino explained that OPLAN “UNDASPOT” has been enforced in coordination with Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

Aside from ensuring the safety of the passengers, Aquino said the inspection was done to prevent illegal drug traffickers from taking advantage of the mammoth crowd and busy operations in these terminals in carrying out their illicit trade.

On Monday, representative
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