Criminal Investigation Bureau chief Delbert Sablan on Friday officially retired from service after almost 20 years and a brewing drug involvement controversy.<\/p>\n
In an interview with reporters yesterday, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Charlie S. Ingram disclosed that he has received Mr. Sablan’s official notice of retirement which took effect April 13.<\/p>\n
Mr. Sablan retired amid a controversy created by the oral testimony of self-confessed drug user Sonia Belyeu that implicated the CIB chief in a drug case.<\/p>\n
Ms. Belyeu’s revelation allegedly put a damper on Mr. Sablan’s public service career. The CIB chief last week filed his retirement application after his eligibility was confirmed by the NMI Retirement Fund.<\/p>\n
According to reports, Mr. Sablan has accumulated 20 years of government service. Speculations are rife that the CIB commander’s retirement was triggered by Ms. Belyeu’s controversial testimony.<\/p>\n
Police officers close to the commander claimed Mr. Sablan was frustrated over the turn of events. He reportedly regarded the court case as a serious incident, therefore, allegations that he is involved in drug peddling adversely affected his reputation as CIB chief.<\/p>\n
Efforts to reach Mr. Sablan were futile as he refused to give out additional details on his sudden retirement from government service. He is reportedly busying himself in several family-related activities.<\/p>\n
Mr. Sablan is currently under investigation on his alleged involvement in hand-to-hand distribution of controlled substance. His name popped up after Ms. Belyeu told the federal court of her business with the CIB commander.<\/p>\n
Following the turn of events, the public safety department immediately ordered a probe on Mr. Sablan. The investigation was focused at proving or disproving his alleged involvement in drug trade and other reports of police officers in cahoots with drug syndicates.<\/p>\n
DPS also immediately implemented random drug testing of over 350 police officers and personnel in more than 11 offices under the department.<\/p>\n
Mr. Ingram also disclosed the conduct of a pre-employment drug testing to newly-hired personnel to ensure that police officers and personnel are not drug users.<\/p>\n
The commissioner explained the random testing was launched in response to a government-wide call to weed out public offices of officials and employees who either use or trade prohibited substances.<\/p>\n
Results of the initial drug test are yet to be released. It includes use of marijuana, ice, and other unregulated drugs.<\/p>\n
The drug examination will be extensive in order to provide comprehensive results. (EGA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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