53 public transport workers test positive for ‘shabu’ in surprise PDEA inspectionBy The Manila Timeshome/News/Latest Stories/Today's Breaking News/53 public transport workers test positive for ‘shabu’ in surprise PDEA inspectionA total of 53 public transport workers tested positive for shabu during a nationwide surprise drug test by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) as part of its program in securing the safety of passengers going to provinces for the Holy Week. Out of 7,729 public transport workers who got tested for drugs, 35 were bus drivers, 17 were bus conductors, and one was a dispatcher. Only Mimaropa and Western Visayas public transport workers tested negative during the nationwide test. Aquino also said that drivers who tested positive for drug use would have their licenses withheld pending the issuance of clearance by the PDEA. Based on data, a total of 3,654 public transport workers were arrested for drug use from January 2018 to January 2019.

Source: Manila Times April 16, 2019 10:18 UTC