Philippine president to call in military to fight drug trafficking

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced on February 2 that he would issue a decree to send military units to join the fight against drug gangs amid the disbandment of anti-drug police units, Reuters reported.

Philippine president to call on military in fight against drug trafficking

According to Mr. Duterte, the drug trafficking problem has become a national threat. Martial law is not necessary, but the President will issue a Decree on military support, the statement said.

The Philippine government previously announced that units of the anti-drug police were forced to disband amid numerous abuses of power, however, President Rodrigo Duterte said he would continue his all-out war against drug addicts and drug distributors.

On January 31, Mr. Duterte, in a message to military generals, said that he hoped to receive their help in the war on drugs, as well as in supporting the arrest of corrupt police officers./.

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