The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday filed criminal complaints against Sen. Leila de Lima and 17 others at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with their alleged involvement with the illegal drug trade at the New Bilibid Prison.

NBI spokesman Ferdinand Lavin said the charges were for violation of Sections 5, 26 (b), and 27 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (Republic Act 9165), qualified bribery (Revised Penal Code) and Section 3 (e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (RA 3019).

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