THE Department of Justice (DOJ) can start investigating barangay (village) officials suspected to be involved in the illegal drug trade and file charges against them if evidence warrants, Malacañang said on Wednesday.

In a media interview, Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said the DOJ can initiate a probe and charge drug-tainted barangay officials to prevent them from assuming their posts.

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