Pubdate: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 Source: Manila Times (Philippines) Webpage: www.manilatimes.net/national/2002/jul/12/metro/20020712met4.html Copyright: The Manila Times 2000 Contact: http://www.manilatimes.net/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/921 Author: Anthony Vargas EPD COP NABBED FOR SHABU Policemen arrested a fellow lawman inside the headquarters of the Eastern Police District (EPD) in Pasig City for possessing 100 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu shortly before dawn yesterday. Supt. Gilbert Cruz of the EPD-Police Community Relations identified the arrested cop as PO2 Elmer Ramos, 26, a member of the EPD's Drug Enforcement Group, and a resident of Liberty Ave., Murphy, Cubao, Quezon City. Cruz said Ramos' arrest was a result of "plan Cassandra" of the District Intelligence and Investigation Division (DTTD), which was launched to identify and remove misfits from the police force. Ramos, Cruz said, was already placed under covert surveillance after they received a report that Ramos was involved in illegal drug activities. Ramos would be charged with illegal possession of prohibited drugs. Chief Supt. Rolando Sacramento, EPD district director, said they are still investigating Ramos to determine the extent of his alleged illegal drug operation and to find out if other policemen, if any, were involved. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth