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DOJ dismisses Duterte's claim of 'rise in drug crimes'
The Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissed claims by former President Rodrigo Duterte that drug-related crimes have increased under the current administration.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that peace and order in the country have not only stabilized but dramatically improved.
The DOJ refuted Duterte's assertion that the end of the previous administration's War on Drugs in 2022 has led to a resurgence of criminal elements.
These claims were made during a Senate hearing where Duterte cited a drug den raid within the Malacañang Complex, which the DOJ clarified was based on outdated information.
Data from the Philippine National Police (PNP) indicates a significant decline in crime, with a total of 324,368 crimes recorded from July 1, 2022, to January 31, 2024.
This figure represents a 10.66 percent decrease compared to the 363,075 crimes logged between December 1, 2020, and June 30, 2022.
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