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PNP disputes Dutertes: Authorities not violent during ex-president’s ICC arrest
The Philippine National Police (PNP) disputed claims by the Duterte family that authorities were hostile during the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
PNP CIDG chief Police Major General Nicolas Torre III stated that it was the former president and his family who were harsh during the arrest on Tuesday, March 11.
Torre recounted being pushed by Honeylet Avanceña and cursed at by Duterte's daughter, with the former president allegedly issuing threats.
PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo confirmed that arresting officers endured harsh words but maintained maximum tolerance.
Fajardo also noted that Avanceña hit a female police officer with a cellphone, causing a lump on her head.
The female police officer is preparing to file a direct assault complaint against Duterte's partner.
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