“[Foreigners] were found to be greatly involved in the spread of illegal drugs in the country. In 2016, a total of 112 [foreigners] were arrested for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.”
This was the assessment made by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Isidro Lapeña on Tuesday, saying the agency has continued to tighten its monitoring of foreigners involved in illegal -rug activities.
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