TACLOBAN: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intercepted on Tuesday at least 700 reams of undocumented cigarettes at the Santa Clara port in Allen, Northern Samar. In an updated report sent to reporters Wednesday, the PCG said the personnel from the Coast Guard Intelligence Group and Coast Guard Working Dog Narcotics Detection Dogs in Eastern Visayas were conducting a routing inspection early Tuesday when they discovered the contraband onboard in a closed six-wheel aluminum van. The van, driven by a certain Argie Labrador, 27, a resident of Pasig City, came from Zamboanga City and was for shipment to Oas, Albay, according to PCG. 'The PCG team requested the driver to open the boxes with his permission and found that they contained an undetermined number of cigarette packs with no pertinent documents,' the PCG Northern Samar said in a statement. The contraband consisted of 400 reams of Black Hawk Platinum Cigarettes, 200 reams of Platinum Cigarettes, and 100 reams of Canon Menthol Cigarettes. Authorities ha ve yet to disclose the value of undocumented cigarettes. Source: Philippines News Agency Nakhon Ratchasima, Police Commander inspects Ban Han Police Station, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, praising the Superintendent. who were on duty as investigative officers to perform their duties and receive reports by themselves Solving the problem of a shortage of investigators Today (22 February 2024) at 11:00 a.m. Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, along with Pol. Maj. Gen. Phithak Uthaitham, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police. Police, Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepo, Deputy Spokesman of the Police, and the team traveled to inspect police officials at Ban Han Police Station, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. During the inspection visit, he met Pol. Col. Somchai Khompayak, Superintendent of Ban Han Police Station. with personnel in every line of work On duty Ask about the problem and know that There were only 2 investigators, not enough to perform their duties because the Deputy Superintendent (Investigation), the head of the investigation Resigned from government service, so Superintendent of Ban Han Police Station Therefore, guidelines for resolving the manpower problem of investigating officers according to the resolution of the Police Commission were brought together with the Provincial Police Commander of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. An order has been given to the superintendent/head of every police station in the area. There was an order for the head of the investigation to be on duty to investigate. By clearly organizing the investigation shift schedule. If there is any reason that prevents the investigating officers from rotating to perform their duties, the head of the police station will be on duty to investigate. In order not to cause defects and damage to the investigation work on the side of the Superintendent of Ban Han Police Station Therefore, he ordered himself to go on interrogation duty. To solve the problem of shortage of investigators and to assist the investigator's work as well Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Encouraged and praised the supe rintendent, investigators and all police officers from Ban Han Police Station who performed their duties to the best of their ability With the heart of a public defender, at the same time, we gave money to police officers under our jurisdiction. They rented a truck to sell noodles and had a friendly meal with police officers to boost their morale and encourage them to continue performing their duties. Pol. Gen. Torsak said that in solving the problem of a shortage of investigators, Confirm that the Royal Thai Police Prepared to increase the number of investigative officers by another 900 people to solve the investigator crisis. which is considered the origin of the justice process which is a problem of shortage of investigators Assignment of promotion positions for investigating officers including the salary of the investigating officer There has already been an order to proceed, giving authority to the commander to deploy personnel to help in problem police stations. By ordering to report the results of ope rations with actual numbers. to yourself within February 29th. In addition, on February 21st, the Royal Thai Police Commissioner Met and discussed with Pol. Gen. Wutthichai Srirattanawut, president of the Police Investigators Club Along with the committee and advisors of the club, such as Pol. Gen. Aek Angsananon, Pol. Gen. Winai Thongsong, Pol. Gen. Sakda Techakriangkrai By confirming that they will work together to solve the problem of investigative officers in all dimensions. Able to raise the level of investigation work Develop the quality of life of investigators and increase efficiency in providing justice to the people. Source: Thai News Agency
