Ni NOEL ABUEL
Nagpahayag ng seryosong pagkabahala si Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers
sa ulat na isang pribadong eroplano na ginagamit umano sa human trafficking.
Kasabay nito, nanawagan si Barbers, chairman ng House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, sa Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) at Bureau of Immigration (BI) na magpaliwanag sa nasabing insidente.
Giit ni Barbers maliban sa human trafficking, hindi rin umano imposible na nagagamit sa drug trafficking ang kahalintuld na modus operandi.
“Years ago, I have already warned and alerted these officials on the possibility of drug trafficking using private planes. Back then, I had unconfirmed reports of such activities. This might explain the abundance of supply even during the war on drugs. The accidental discovery of the latest illegal activity could be but the tip of the iceberg,” paliwanag pa ni Barbers.
Giit pa nito, dapat na may managot sa nangyaring pag-alis ng naturang pribadong eroplano nang hindi dumaan sa tamang proseso bago makaalis ng bansa.
“Heads must roll in this incident. This cannot take place innocently and without the knowledge of those who are tasked to implement strict controls in our airports and all other ports of entry and exit. My serious concern is the cargo in such instances. If human trafficking can take place, how much more with illegal drugs,” ayon pa kay Barbers.
“Once again, our security has been compromised and the public salaried officials and employees are caught sleeping on their jobs. Those responsible should not be given the kid gloves treatment,” dagdag pa nito.
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