“We assure you that the probe will be swift yet fair to the accused,” Sueno said. DILG all set for swift, fair probe on ‘narco-politicos’Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael “Mike” Sueno on Sunday said his office is all geared up for a swift and fair investigation on the alleged involvement of local officials in illegal drugs who were named by President Rodrigo Duterte. Sueno said that he directed the Department’s Legal, Legislative and Liaison Service (LLLS) to prioritize the probe on ‘narco-politicos’. Early on Sunday morning, the President named personalities involved in illegal drugs which include police and military personnel, judges, the military and local government officials. He said the DILG may use reports and available evidence against local chief executives (LCEs).

Source: Manila Bulletin August 07, 2016 08:26 UTC