Philippine National Police Chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa visited the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Taguig City on Wednesday to check on reports that the illegal drug trade has resumed inside the prison facility. De la Rosa was shown talking to members of the Special Action Force (SAF) who have been deployed to the NBP to guard against the sale and proliferation of drugs like “shabu” (methamphetamine hydrochloride). De la Rosa’s visit was prompted by Justice Secretary Aguirre’s claim that the illegal drug trade has returned to the NBP. Senator Leila de Lima is the highest official who has been linked to the drug operations at the NBP. As justice secretary under former President Benigno Aquino III, she led a series of prison raids that uncovered the illegal activity.

Source: Manila Times July 05, 2017 02:48 UTC