The son of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Nicanor Faeldon who was arrested on Friday in an anti-illegal drug operation has tested negative in a drug test while three other suspects tested positive.
An initial laboratory report from Camarines Sur Provincial Crime Laboratory Office showed that Nicanor Faeldon Jr tested negative for the presence of methamphetamine and tetrahydrocannabinol metabolites, which are both dangerous drugs.
Russel Lanuzo alias “Bubbles,” Allan Valdes and Manuel Niebres tested positive for methamphetamine metabolite. The crime laboratory confirmed that the seven transparent plastic sachets seized in the operation contained shabu.
Jose Dino Jr, spokesman and lawyer for Nicanor Jr, said the drug test results did not surprise their camp as his client has no vices or criminal record.
“The truth shall set Nicanor Faeldon Jr free. He has no criminal record and no vices, so we already knew that his drug test would be negative. In any event, the Naga (City) police should continue doing their duties without fear or favour,” he added.
The younger Faeldon was arrested on Friday morning after he was seen by police operatives in their search warrant implementation in a suspected drug den in Barangay Mabolo, Naga City, Camarines Sur.
His father earlier said he would resign from his post as BuCor chief and kill his son if the latter was proven guilty of being involved in illegal drugs. He also offered to take a leave of absence while the investigation of his son is ongoing.
Dino also earlier said his client would not interfere with the investigation.
For being a supposed visitor to the suspected drug den, Nicanor Jr will face charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.