Drug probe against Lim should be pursued – Cuenco

CEBU CITY – Former Cebu City South District Representative Antonio Cuenco, who headed the House committee on dangerous drugs in 2002, wants the government to pursue its drug investigation against Cebu businessman Peter Lim.

It was Cuenco who headed the congressional inquiry in July 2006 to investigate the link of Lim to the illegal drugs trade. Two of Cuenco’s witnesses during the hearing – Bernard Liu and Ananias Dy – ended up dead a few years after the congressional hearing.

“I cried a lot when the two wit- nesses were killed because our case has become weak in the absence of the witnesses,” he said.

Cuenco yesterday clarified that the July 2006 House inquiry did not clear Lim. He, however, clarified that he is not judging Lim as guilty in the illegal drug trade.

“I am not accusing Lim. I am not saying that he is guilty. All I can say is that the report speaks for itself. Let the evidences speak for themselves,” Cuenco added.

The former congressman also admitted that he fears for his life with the revival of the investigation on Lim.

Lim, earlier, said he will never run away from any investigation on his alleged involvement in the illegal drugs trade but admitted that he is worried about his security.

Lim told reporters that the allegations against him were all fabricated and lies. His meeting with reporters also showed that he is not in hiding, Lim stressed.

“Yes, I am. I am scared about my life because of the false accusation. People might think this is true,” Lim told reporters

However, Lim said he has not requested for a police escort. Lim does not believe the police will give him escort, he said.