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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has formed a task force to swiftly arrest officers implicated in an alleged cover-up of a 2022 drug case.

The move comes following arrest warrants issued against 29 police officers for delays and mishandling in the prosecution of a drug case related to the confiscation of over 900 kilos of shabu (crystal meth) worth P6.7 billion in Manila in October 2022.

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“To expedite the process, Police Major General Edgar Alan O. Okubo, chief of the directorial staff, has been instructed to form a dedicated Task Force to ensure the swift apprehension of all implicated individuals,” the PNP Public Information Office explained in a statement.

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“Concurrently, administrative cases will be pursued to hold active personnel accountable, ensuring they face appropriate sanctions, including dismissal, and are made to answer for their actions under the full extent of the law,” it added.

While only 29 individuals were named in the arrest warrant, the National Prosecution Service filed cases last Friday for planting evidence, as well as delays and bungling in the prosecution of a drug case, against 30 police officers.

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The PNP explained that of the implicated officers, 22 were active in service, three had opted for early retirement, two had already been dismissed, two were retired, and one had resigned.

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“There will be no mercy when it comes to wrongdoings committed by our personnel. This decisive action demonstrates our commitment to eradicating corruption and maintaining public trust in the PNP,” Marbil said in the statement.

“We assure the public that justice will be served. Those responsible for tarnishing the PNP’s reputation will be held accountable both criminally and administratively,” the police chief added.

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On Monday, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla claimed there was a “conspiracy” to conceal crimes among the ranks of the PNP, after discussing the alleged cover-up of the 2022 drug case in a Palace briefing.

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