The measure aimed to verify the possible presence of metabolites of illegal psychotropic drugs
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Córdoba's Security Minister, Juan Pablo Quinteros, ordered on Monday morning the implementation of a surprise narcotest for the entire General Staff of the Provincial Police, during a meeting for the evaluation and planning of the tourist season.
The meeting took place at 8 a.m. at Police Headquarters and included the presence of the head of the force, Marcelo Marín, the deputy chiefs and general directors.
Narcotest sorpresivo a la Policía de Córdoba.
In that context, the minister summoned the medical corps of Police Health Services to carry out the procedure without prior notice.
The measure was intended to verify the possible presence of metabolites of illegal psychotropic drugs, in accordance with Article 66 of Public and Citizen Security Law 10.954, promoted by Governor Martín Llaryora and enacted in December 2023.
Narcotest for police officers in Córdoba
Quinteros himself underwent the test together with the police authorities. After the procedure, the Chief of Police indicated that the decision was communicated minutes before the start of the meeting and described it as "timely and necessary". "In this police force, anyone who doesn't understand and abide by the rules will have little future", he stated.
Meanwhile, Minister Quinteros stated that the initiative is part of a process of institutional transformation of the force.
"Córdoba's Police is evolving and changing paradigms in order to strengthen professionalism and transparency. Undergoing this type of control is an obligation for those of us who have responsibilities in matters of security", he expressed.
The health operation consisted of a toxicological urine analysis for the detection of psychoactive substances, complemented by an additional saliva sample, and it was carried out by health personnel from the force itself.
