Navy: Sailor in drug probe was not assigned to Sierra Madre

WIRE — MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy is investigating allegations that one of its sailors used illegal drugs but said the serviceman was not assigned to the BRP Sierra Madre when the alleged incident occurred. Navy spokesperson Capt. Marissa Martinez said the sailor was assigned to another unit during the period cited in the report. READ: BRP Sierra

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