Grave Site for Drug Dealers Designated: "Lined for Narcotics Traffickers" in the Cemetery.
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On All Souls' Day, a significant occasion in the Philippines when large crowds visit cemeteries to honour deceased loved ones, the Dumanjug police force in Cebu conducted a cemetery patrol to ensure safety from crime and other threats. This practice is part of the intensified anti-drug campaign initiated during President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, specifically through Oplan Double Barrel and Oplan Tokhang.
Background
All Souls’ Day (November 2) is a significant occasion in the Philippines when many people visit cemeteries to honour deceased loved ones. This tradition often results in crowded public spaces and increased movement of people, which could pose security and safety risks. Dumanjug, a municipality in Cebu, is not exempt from these concerns.
Connection to Duterte’s War on Drugs
Oplan Double Barrel is the main strategy of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs, focused on a two-pronged approach: 'Project Tokhang' and 'Project High-Value Target (HVT)' operations. Project Tokhang involves police officers visiting the homes of suspected drug users and pushers to encourage surrender and rehabilitation or conduct arrests.
By conducting cemetery patrols during significant days like All Souls' Day, law enforcement aims to enhance surveillance on drug-related activities in public spaces, deter drug pushing and use among the attendees, and prevent other crimes that frequently accompany drug activities. This practice mirrors the broader nationwide pattern under Duterte’s administration, where police are active even during cultural and religious events to enforce the anti-drug campaign aggressively.
Implications
The cemetery patrol during All Souls' Day led by Chief Baroman in Dumanjug reflects local implementation of the Duterte administration's aggressive war on drugs. This patrol is an extension of Oplan Double Barrel and Oplan Tokhang strategies, aiming to maintain order and curb illegal drug activities in public spaces during major public gatherings.
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- On All Souls' Day, when the Dumanjug police force enhanced safety measures to address potential drug-related activities in crowded cemeteries, their efforts reflected the nationwide anti-drug campaign initiated during President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, specifically the strategies of Oplan Double Barrel and Oplan Tokhang.
- As part of the Duterte administration's war on drugs, law enforcement agencies like the Dumanjug police force have been active even during significant cultural and religious events, such as All Souls' Day, aiming to prevent drug-related crimes and maintain order in public spaces.
