(Eagle News) — Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Thursday, May 10, ordered the relief of the Tarlac Land Transportation Office chief who was arrested in an operation conducted by members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Philippine National Police on May 8.
In a statement, Tugade also ordered LTO chief Edgar Galvante to probe Rodel Yambao for corruption.
“Ang mga anay na gaya mo, walang puwang sa departamentong ito lalo na sa lipunan na galit na galit sa droga!” Tugade said.
He said there was “zero tolerance” for illegal activities in the department.
“Kung involved kayo sa korapsyon, lalong-lalo na sa droga, pasensyahan tayo, sipain ko kayo. Kung mga corrupt nga hindi natin pinalalampas, eto pa kayang sangkot sa ipinagbabawal na gamot?” he said.
Authorities implementing a search warrant found nine sachets of suspected shabu, bullets and a hand grenade in the house of Yambao in Barangay San Roque.
The police had applied for the warrant after Yambao, who had been under surveillance, was listed as a high-value target
Charges for possession of illegal drugs and for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition have been filed against him.
