However, they noted a declining trend in the conduct of drug operations towards September 2017. But we can observe that the frequency declined after initial month of implementation of Tokhang,” Alejano said. Based on the data, the weapons confiscated during drug operations were mostly .38-caliber revolvers with defaced serial numbers. Public health issueLike many critics of Duterte’s drug war, Alejano said the administration should see the proliferation of drugs in the country as a public health issue, thus prioritizing rehabilitation of drug users. The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is set to start its preliminary examination on the government’s drug war.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 13, 2018 09:13 UTC