The government will launch an “invigorated” campaign against policemen and traffic enforcers who brazenly extort bribes from motorists–particularly those who prey on truckers who transport goods from Manila’s ports.

Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras on Friday said the renewed drive against the kotong cops was reached by government officials, truckers, shippers and port operators during a three-and-a-half hour meeting on Friday.

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