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Village chief surrenders nephew wanted for drugs
A village chairman in Baguio City, along with his sister, persuaded their nephew, who was wanted for drug charges, to surrender to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). A warrant of arrest had been issued by the court.
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A village chairman here surrendered his nephew to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday, who was wanted for drug charges in the city. Jaime Bustarde, chief of Barangay City Camp Proper, enlisted the help of his sister, Lily Flora, in persuading their nephew, Jayson Sumera, to surrender. Judge Maria Ligaya Rivera of the Baguio Regional Trial Court Branch 5 had issued a warrant of arrest on Monday for Sumera, who was wanted for violating Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. After failing to find Sumera at his known address, the NBI sought the assistance of Bustarde, who then asked his sister to bring their nephew to the barangay hall, where the suspect was arrested. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug-related offenses in the Philippines and the role of community leaders and family within society. The situation involving the village chief and his nephew underscores the complex challenges faced by communities in addressing drug issues.
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