House Summons Remulla, PDEA Chief Over Laos Drug Smuggling Probe
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs has summoned Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Isagani R. Nerez to investigate an alleged attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of crystal meth from Laos to the Philippines. The committee aims to clarify the alleged transport route, Philippine involvement, and measures to prevent future incidents.
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