Capabilities of Anti-Illegal Drug Enforcement Operatives in Cavite, Philippines

The study generally aimed to enhance the anti-illegal drug operations in Cavite. More specifically, the study sought to: describe the profile of the respondents; determine the operational capabilities of Anti-Drug Operative of Cavite PNP with regards to surveillance, apprehension and prosecution; identify the problems encountered in the operation of drug operatives; test the difference in the capabilities and problems encountered when respondents were grouped according to profile variables; and propose a plan of action to enhance the operational capabilities of the anti-Illegal drug Operatives in Cavite. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents are male, single, belonging to the 26-30 years old bracket, college graduate and have an experience of one month to 5 years in drug operation. The Anti- Illegal Drug enforcement operative of Cavite Police Provincial Office is capable with regards to surveillance, apprehension and prosecution. Anti- Illegal Drug enforcement operatives agree that problems are encountered in anti-drug operations in the province of Cavite.Highly Significant difference exist in the capabilities and problems encountered when respondents were grouped according to area of assignment. A plan of action is proposed to enhance the capabilities of anti-illegal drug operatives in Cavite.

Keywords: anti-illegal drug, enforcement operatives