Strict drug tests on jail guards, inmates to curb contraband

Strict drug tests on jail guards, inmates to curb contraband

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jail personnel and inmates in Central Visayas are now subject to stricter and more frequent drug testing. This comes as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office VII (BJMPRO-VII) intensifies its crackdown on illegal drugs and smuggling inside jail facilities. The stricter drug testing is part of BJMP-7’s internal reform and anti-contraband campaign, which aims to strengthen integrity, security, and accou…