THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are investigating reports that a Philippine military captain is connected with the Chinese Mafia operating in the United States through an American lawmaker.

Malacañang on Friday said the AFP is already looking into reports that US State Senator Leland Yee, who has been arrested for firearms trafficking among others, attempted to smuggle guns from the Philippines through his local contact.

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