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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Philippines seeks to cleanse police force of drug ties

Department of Interior and Local Government Photo

The Philippines’ interior secretary announced Wednesday he has asked all police generals and full colonels to submit their courtesy resignation to clean the ranks of ties to illegal drugs.

Around 300 officers are covered by the directive, which was recommended by the national police chief, who will also submit his courtesy resignation, Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said in a news conference.

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