Sen. Bong Go urged the leadership of the Philippine National Police and the Department of the Interior and Local Government to continue maintaining discipline among the nation's police force in light of reports that the "ninja cops" issue or police officers involved in illegal drugs have reappeared.

"Trabaho po ng pamunuan ng PNP and of course, ang ating secretary of DILG na silipin, tingnan nang mabuti at disiplinahin ang kanilang hanay kung sakali mang totoo na bumalik ang ninja cops," said Go in an ambush interview after aiding residents in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro on Monday, December 19.

In October, M/Sgt. Rodolfo Mayo Jr., of the PNP Drug Enforcement Group, was arrested in a drug bust of PhP6.7 billion worth of crystal methamphetamine (or "shabu"), according to Senator Ronald dela Rosa, chair of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs.

Dela Rosa said that he has discussed the issue with Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, who gave him the assurance that the department is on top of it. Dela Rosa has also expressed his approval of the police's current efforts, which include the apprehension of Mayo.

Meanwhile, Go said that despite the actions of a few dishonest police officers, there are more trustworthy officers who perform their duties with honesty and integrity.

"Disiplinahin po, mas alam po nila ang kanilang trabaho. Ako naman, naniniwala akong mas maraming pulis na matitino, maaayos magtatrabaho lalung-lalo na po noong panahon ni (dating) pangulong (Rodrigo) Duterte, talagang disiplinado ang mga pulis," said Go.