Philippine police officers indicted in P6.7 billion drug scandal

The Philippine Department of Justice has indicted 30 police officers for drug-related offenses linked to a P6.7 billion shabu seizure. This includes high-ranking officials, with warrants issued for their arrest. The case highlights alleged corruption within the Philippine National Police. The scandal began with the arrest of policeman Rodolfo Mayo Jr. in 2022, revealing a cover-up involving staged arrests and evidence tampering. Investigations suggest a conspiracy among officers to conceal their involvement in drug trafficking. The current situation allows the Marcos government to investigate the police force during the Duterte administration. This case may set a precedent for addressing police corruption and accountability in the Philippines.