Dela Rosa has warned that the younger Espinosa “will die” if he elects to shoot it out with the police. National police spokesman Dionardo Carlos said authorities are looking into reports the younger Espinosa has fled the country. Authorities allege he has been protecting drug dealers, including his son Erwin, who has not surrendered. Watch Video: What’s making newsHe encouraged police and even ordinary citizens to shoot suspected drug dealers if they resist arrest, and promised cash rewards if they turn in drug lords. Duterte took office June 30, and since then 402 suspected drug traffickers have been killed in clashes with police, national police records show.

Source: Indian Express August 03, 2016 08:26 UTC