DAVAO CITY: Eight police officers in the Davao region have tested positive for illegal drug use, the Police Regional Office 11 (PRO-11) confirmed Thursday. Maj. Catherine Dela Rey, PRO-11 spokesperson, stated that seven officers tested positive in random drug tests conducted on separate dates, while another officer tested positive after being arrested in a buy-bust operation. According to Philippines News Agency, Dela Rey mentioned that she could not provide specifics about the areas of assignment of the officers but confirmed that they are from the provincial police offices and the Davao City Police Office. The officers have been relieved of their posts and disarmed, with pre-charge investigations underway. Dela Rey reaffirmed PRO-11 Director Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete's firm stand against illegal drugs and stressed the importance of strict internal discipline within the regional police force. In a related development, PRO-11 reported the confiscation of 62.29 grams of illegal drugs valued at PHP471,3 96 during a 24-hour operation conducted from Nov. 24 to 25. This operation also led to the arrest of 12 drug suspects, the office reported.