The Philippine Army (PA) announced that it will look into
the possible involvement of one of its officers in the illegal drugs trade
after the latter and his wife was caught by PNP and PDEA operatives in Cagayan
De Oro during anti-narcotics operation Saturday.
Initial reports revealed that Major Suharto Tambidan
Macabuat, 40, was nabbed with his wife by government operatives after short
firearms and a large amount of illegal drugs were found inside their house in
Cagayan De Oro City.
“We are now initiating an investigation on the matter,” PA
spokesperson Col. Benjamin L. Hao said.
"The Army will not tolerate any of its personnel
involved in illegal drugs operation,” he added.
Hao said the PA will also cooperate with all government
investigating agencies regarding this case.
“If there is an evidence that will show Macabuat is indeed
linked with illegal drug operation, he will be referred to either the military
court martial or the Army’s Efficiency and Separation Board,” the PA
spokesperson said.
“This is without prejudice to the possible criminal cases
that will be filed against him,” he added.
Based on Army records, Macabuat is married to Haj Johairah
Bagumbung Macabuat, a businesswoman. They have one child.
Macabuat was commissioned as 2nd lieutenant and was called
to active duty in 2001.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=906905
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