Manila Bulletin
Court orders arrest of 29 former, incumbent police officers for 'staged' seizure of P6.7-B shabu in Manila in 2022
The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) has ordered the arrest of 29 former and incumbent police officers implicated in a "staged" anti-illegal drugs operation in Manila where P6.7 billion worth of shabu was seized in 2022.
The police officers are facing charges for alleged delay and bungling in drug cases, which are violations under Section 91 of Republic Act No. 9165.
RTC Judge Gwyn P. Calina of Branch 44 issued the arrest orders for the said officers.
The individuals charged hold ranks from Police Lieutenant General down to Patrolman, including some former police personnel.
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