Duterte arrested at airport, faces potential criminal charges

manilatimes.net

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport and will undergo booking at Camp Crame. The arrest warrant was served by a special envoy on Transnational Crime. Duterte, who returned from a trip to Hong Kong, faces potential criminal charges related to his controversial war on drugs. Reports indicate that an Interpol Red Notice has been issued against him. The specific charges have not been disclosed, but they are believed to be connected to an International Criminal Court investigation into alleged crimes against humanity during his presidency.


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