A Triumph Of Justice Over Evil

‘A Triumph Of Justice Over Evil’
The Philippine National Police (PNP) described Sunday the conviction of 65 suspects in the Pasig City shabu flea market raid as a "triumph of justice over evil." PNP chief Director General Avelino Razon Jr. said the meting of life imprisonment to Rosalino Babao and Ramil Galicia, and various prison terms to 63 others, should serve as a warning to those who continue involving themselves in the illegal drugs business. "The law would catch up with these people who are still involved in illegal drugs. The conviction only shows that crime does not pay," said Razon, as he congratulated personnel of the PNP’s Anti-Illegal Drugs and Special Operations Task Force (AIDSOTF) for steadfastly appearing in court to secure the conviction of the suspects. He also hailed Judge Abraham Borreta, of the Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 154 for his decision, noting that it would encourage the police to go after illegal drugs syndicates. Some members of the big-time drug syndicates managed to remain scot-free because they allegedly "bought" their freedom and Borreta’s decision is expected to change this perception, a police official said. Senior Superintendent Jojo Acierto, AIDSOTF’s executive officer, said he and his men are happy over Borreta’s decision. "This is only our initial victory. I commend the court because its decision rewarded the long time and hard- work we endured in dismantling the shabu tiangge," said Acierto, the ground commander of the more than 200 policemen who conducted the raid. (Continued)