MANILA, Philippines — A Senate panel has recommended a lifestyle check and further investigation into close to 20 people tagged in the P11-billion shabu shipment that was uncovered in August. Lapeña was already at the helm of the Bureau of Customs when the shabu shipment allegedly concealed in magnetic lifters was smuggled into the country. The committee also recommended a lifestyle check “of all involved and named” in the report. “This is not to say that those involved cannot go any higher. ADVERTISEMENTSigned by 14 senators, the report will be transmitted to the plenary for deliberations./acRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 17, 2018 08:27 UTC