8 Maguindanao officials tagged in drug trade fly to Manila to surrender

After being publicly tagged by President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday morning, eight local officials from Maguindanao, South Cotabato, who are allegedly involved in illegal drug trade flew to Manila to turn themselves in.

Duterte gave the listed individuals 24 hours to surrender to authorities or suffer the wrath of the Punisher, Duterte’s moniker.

READ: Duterte releases list of officials allegedly involved in drug trade

According to a Philippine Daily Inquirer report, seven officials went to Manila and were escorted to the office of Philippine National Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa.

Meanwhile, Ampatuan Mayor Rasol Sangki (also from Maguindanao) was seen in Dela Rosa’s office on Saturday night, before Duterte read the list of “narco” politicians, officials, and policemen. Sangki is also part of Duterte’s list.




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