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BACOLOD CITY — Nine more government employees in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental have tested positive for the use of illegal drugs.
Mayor Renato Gustilo said in an interview that two regular employees and seven casual and job order workers from various departments were found to be drug users.
The San Carlos City government has an ongoing drug testing program to ensure a drug-free workplace.
The casuals and job order workers would be immediately dismissed from service, while the regular employees would be subjected to confirmatory tests, Gustilo said.
Last year, 20 other San Carlos government employees tested positive for drugs.
According to the police, San Carlos City is a drop-off point for illegal drugs from Cebu.
“When it is believed to be safe, the drugs are then shipped back to Cebu,” Gustilo said.
“So when they are apprehended, it gives a bad name to this city because San Carlos appears as the source,” he added.
Gustilo said it is the job of the police to act on the matter and that no one should be spared.
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