The Department of Justice (DOJ) is moving to indict Sen. Leila de Lima to expedite her arrest in connection with her links to the illegal drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd said on Tuesday.

AGUIRRE AT THE TIMES Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd (center, facing camera), discusses several issues with executives, editors and reporters of The Manila Times. To his right is Times President and CEO Dante Ang 2nd. PHOTO BY BOB DUNGO JR.

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