PDEA raises alarm over illegal drugs in music festivals, concerts

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:07:41 +0000

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Monday has raised alarm over the sneaking of illegal drugs into music festivals, concerts and other similar events.

PDEA Director General Aaron N. Aquino sounded the alarm following the case of a teenage girl who was stopped after passing through the PDEA narcotics detection dog (K9) that reacted when it detected the presence of illegal drugs.

The minor, who is a senior high school student, was later found in possession of more or less five grams of marijuana and two glass tubes during the Jack TV’s MADFest 2019, an annual event where music, arts, and dance festival is showcased, held at Globe Circuit Events Grounds, Makati City, on October 26, 2019.

Following the incident, Aquino pleaded to all parents to open the communication lines with their children to prevent t
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