Philippine National Police: The PNP Operational Thrust Against Illegal Drugs

Philippine National Police
MASBATE CITY POLICE STATION
The PNP Operational Thrust against

Illegal Drugs
Outline of Presentation
 Introduction and General Situation
 Reasons to Avoid Drugs and Gateway Drugs
 Differentiate Drugs to Drug Abuse
 Classification of Drugs
 Reasons Why People Turn to Drugs
 Common Signs of Drug Abuse
 Drug Control Strategy

Introduction
“The illegal drugs war will not be

sidelined – instead, it will be as
relentless and chilling, if you will, as
on the day it began.”
General Situation
The intensified anti-illegal

drugs campaign of the
national government put Shipside Smuggling
pressure to transnational
drug syndicates to shift their
modus operandi from
production to importation Mail and Parcel Smuggling
using various concealment
method.
Airport Smuggling
General Situation
 4 Million estimated drug users
1.2 Million Drug Users Surrendered
 251,617 Graduate of Recovery &

Wellness Program (RWP)
 1,258 Minors Rescued
Source: #realnumbersph/DDB
WHY SHOULD WE AVOID
DANGEROUS DRUGS
1 Illegal – Prohibited by law (RA 9165)
2 Health – Damages our brain and body
3 Psycho-social – Destroys one’s behavior

and causes one to commit crime
4 Spiritual – Against the will of God
Gateway Drugs
HOW THE YOUNG BECOME DRUG

DEPENDENTS?
- Many people get their start on
drugs through:
Cigarette
Alcohol
Marijuana
WHAT IS DRUG?
 A drug is a chemical substance that
brings about physical, emotional or
behavioral change in a person taking
it.
 Is any substance other than
food or water that is intended
to be taken or administered
for the purpose of altering,
sustaining or controlling the
recipients physical, mental or
emotional state.
WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?
Drug abuse is the use of any chemical
substance, licit or illicit, resulting to
individual’s physical, mental, or social
impairment.
It may refer to any of the following practices:
• Using, without benefit or prescription, useful drugs
which have the capacity to alter the mood or
behavior.
• Using drugs and substances for a purpose different from
the one from which the drug has been prescribed.
•Using drugs and substances having no legitimate medical
OrigiN
Natural -
anything that
comes from
nature.
Plants (Marijuana)
Synthetic - anything
that is produced
artificially or
processed in the
Shabu
laboratory.
Classification of Drugs
INHALANTS
NARCOTICS
STIMULANTS
DEPRESSANTS
HALLUCINOGENS
Drugs of abuse
No. 1 Inhalants
 Volatile chemical substances

that contains psycho-active
(mind/mood altering) vapors
producing a state of intoxication.
Ex: Glue and Adhesive
Cement / Rugby / Super Glue /
Thinner
1. Inhalants
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS
• Prone to bleeding and bruises
• Loss of memory
• Difficulty in learning and seeing things clearly
• Loss of bodily control
• Cramps, pains and bad cough
LONG TERM EFFECT

• Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
• Anxiety, depression and irritability
• Aggressive behavior
• Dizziness, shaking and nausea
• Insomnia
No. 2 Narcotics

 The term narcotic, derived from the Greek word for
stupor, originally referred to a variety of substances
that induced sleep.

 Also called OPIATES, which is medically used to
relieve pain.

 When abused it causes insensibility, stupor, and
dullness of mind with delusions.
(Ex: Cough syrups, Opium, Cocaine, Morphine,

Heroine)
2. Narcotics
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS
• Restlessness
• Nausea and Vomiting
• For every large dosage; cannot be awakened
• Smaller pupils
• Cold, moist and bluish skin
• Slowed down breathing
• death
LONG TERM EFFECT

• Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
• Uneasiness
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Chills
• Sweating
• Nausea
• Runny nose and eyes
No. 3 Stimulants
 Also known as “uppers”
 Any of a group of drugs that excite the central
nervous system. It increase alertness,
alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a
feeling of well-being.
 Ex. Cocaine, Methamphetamine (SHABU)
No. 4 Depressants
 also called as “downers” or “barbs”
 any drug or chemical that decreases the activity
of any bodily function. The term is most often used
to refer to drugs that reduce the activity of the
central nervous system
Ex: Sedatives, Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers
No. 5 Hallucinogens
 Also called “psychedelics”
First developed as appetite suppressant
Any natural or synthetic psychoactive drugs that produce
marked distortion of the senses and changes in perception
Ex: MJ, LSD, Ecstasy, Ketamine

Emerging Drugs of Abuse
New Psychoactive Substances Liquid ecstasy and cocaine

(Synthetic Cathinones) blended with energy drinks
Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL) “Kush” and Hybrid Marijuana

Source: PDEA and PNP
New Modus Operandi
Use of GRAB Transportation Online selling of Hybrid

Delivery Services Marijuana using minors as
couriers
Meth in stuffed toys sold in

public markets
Source: PDEA and PNP
Reasons why People turn to Drugs
Family Problems
Parents who always quarrel in front of
the children.
Irresponsible parents who don’t

have time for their children.
Lack of Parental
Guidance
Peer Pressure and

Curiosity
BAD Influence by
friends.
Boredom, Frustration
Weak Personality, Desire to

Escape from Reality
Lack of self-confidence
and inferiority complex.
Lack of self-confidence
and inferiority complex.
Common Signs of Drug Abuse
Stealing items which can be

readily sold for cash (to
support a drug habit)
Changes in Mood – depending

on the drug taken.
Example: depressed or
becoming elated and euphoric.
Association with known

drug abusers
Change from normal

capabilities (work
habits, efficiency, etc.)
Change in attendance
at work or school
Wearing sunglasses
constantly at
inappropriate times
(for instance, indoors
or at night) or only to
hide dilated or
constricted pupils but
also to compensate for
the eyes’ inability to
adjust to sunlight.
Marijuana causes
bloodshot eyes.
Poor physical
appearance,
including
inattention to dress
and personal
hygiene
Drug Control Strategy
5-Point Anti-Illegal Drug Strategy of the
Philippine National Police (PNP)
• Supply Reduction
• Demand Reduction
• Internal Cleansing
• Legal Offensive
• International Cooperation
Current PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign Plan

(Project “Double Barrel”)
• The Upper Barrel is the arrest of

o High Value Targets
• The Lower Barrel

o Tokhang
o Taphang
Source: PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign Strategy Project Double Barrel

• PNP measure to prevent drug abuse among the youths.
• The PNP shall implement a standard preventive

information and education program to educate and
protect the youth from the harmful effects of
dangerous drugs.
• It provides the implementing guidelines in the

formulation and institutionalization of a standard
preventive information and education program of the
PNP to protect the youth from the harmful effects of
Dangerous Drugs.
•it shall target high school students and out of school

youths in the community.
• PNP Recovery and Wellness Program for drug users who vo

luntarily surrendered (low risk classification).
• Moral Recovery Program
• Health Education
• Skills Livelihood Training

• Other PNP Community and Camp-based Rehabilitation

Programs.
“Bahay Pag-asa” Reformation Center in “Bahay Pagbabago” Drug Reformation

Bataan Police Regional Office 3 Center in Tarlac Police Regional Office 3
“IFUGAO” Reflection Camp

in Police Regional Office Cordillera
• Other PNP Community and Camp-based rehabilitation

Programs.
Treatment Program for Chemical “CADRE” Camp Based Drug

Dependency in Police Regional Rehabilitation Program in Police
Office 6 Regional Office 10
• Community organization and mobilization against

illegal drugs.
Community support for “TOKHANG”

• Other Community Engagement of PNP DEG

“ DRUGS are the ENEMIES of AMBITION and
HOPE……..
And when we fight against ILLEGAL DRUGS we
are fighting for the FUTURE”
Bob Riley
Ang Laban Kontra
Droga ay Laban ng
Buong Bayan,
MAKI-ISA NA!!!
Thank you and Mabuhay!!

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Philippine National Police

MASBATE CITY POLICE STATION

The PNP Operational Thrust against

 Introduction and General Situation

 Reasons to Avoid Drugs and Gateway Drugs

 Differentiate Drugs to Drug Abuse

 Reasons Why People Turn to Drugs

 Common Signs of Drug Abuse

 Drug Control Strategy

“The illegal drugs war will not be

The intensified anti-illegal

1.2 Million Drug Users Surrendered

 251,617 Graduate of Recovery &

 1,258 Minors Rescued

2 Health – Damages our brain and body

3 Psycho-social – Destroys one’s behavior

HOW THE YOUNG BECOME DRUG

 Volatile chemical substances

LONG TERM EFFECT

(Ex: Cough syrups, Opium, Cocaine, Morphine,

LONG TERM EFFECT

Ex: MJ, LSD, Ecstasy, Ketamine

New Psychoactive Substances Liquid ecstasy and cocaine

Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL) “Kush” and Hybrid Marijuana

Use of GRAB Transportation Online selling of Hybrid

Meth in stuffed toys sold in

Irresponsible parents who don’t

Peer Pressure and

Weak Personality, Desire to

Stealing items which can be

Changes in Mood – depending

Association with known

Change from normal

Current PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign Plan

• The Upper Barrel is the arrest of

• The Lower Barrel

Source: PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign Strategy Project Double Barrel

• PNP measure to prevent drug abuse among the youths.

• The PNP shall implement a standard preventive

• It provides the implementing guidelines in the

•it shall target high school students and out of school

• PNP Recovery and Wellness Program for drug users who vo

• Moral Recovery Program

• Skills Livelihood Training

• Other PNP Community and Camp-based Rehabilitation

“Bahay Pag-asa” Reformation Center in “Bahay Pagbabago” Drug Reformation

“IFUGAO” Reflection Camp

• Other PNP Community and Camp-based rehabilitation

Treatment Program for Chemical “CADRE” Camp Based Drug

• Community organization and mobilization against

Community support for “TOKHANG”

• Other Community Engagement of PNP DEG

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