Laos-Mindanao drug trafficking network linked to politicians
Steady: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 1 in the last 7 days
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The latest in this situation
- PDEA coordinated with Vietnamese counterparts in Haiphong regarding the Laos-origin drug shipment.
- Remulla linked Rimbang to the Laos-Philippines drug shipment, following Rimbang's appointment to BTA Parliament.
- Remulla identified Rimbang as the financier of the drug shipment from Laos.
- Mendoza was placed under custody, and Rimbang's gang maintains fronts in Davao.
- Foiled drug shipment from Laos leads to officer sacking and push for tighter cargo checks.
How it started
PDEA is investigating a drug network in Mindanao, with a suspect leader traveling to Hong Kong and flights planned to Laos.
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What happened
PDEA is investigating a drug network in Mindanao, with a suspect leader traveling to Hong Kong and flights planned to Laos.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- PDEA is combating drug smuggling in the Philippines after a shipment moved from Laos through Mindanao.Sub-event
PDEA is investigating a Mindanao politician who financed a drug operation in Laos.1 source
Investigation into Davao drug syndicate reveals politician funding and Laos as the source of smuggled shabu.1 source
PDEA targets Mindanao drug syndicate; suspect travels to Hong Kong.1 source
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The entities involved
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Mindanao
second largest island of the Philippines
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
law enforcement agency tasked with combating drug smuggling and distribution within the Philippines
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