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DOJ to start handling ‘syndicate-level’ drug cases only

The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it will focus exclusively on 'syndicate-level' drug cases, as well as those involving public officials and major players in the drug trade. This decision aims to reduce the backlog of drug-related cases and streamline enforcement efforts. The move was communicated during a press conference by DOJ Undersecretary Ian Dato, who mentioned that this change is formalized under Department Order No. 161. By concentrating on larger-scale operations, the DOJ hopes to more effectively combat organized crime in the drug trade.

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DOJ to start handling ‘syndicate-level’ drug cases only

The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it will focus exclusively on 'syndicate-level' drug cases, as well as those involving public officials and major players in the drug trade. This decision aims to reduce the backlog of drug-related cases and streamline enforcement efforts. The move was communicated during a press conference by DOJ Undersecretary Ian Dato, who mentioned that this change is formalized under Department Order No. 161. By concentrating on larger-scale operations, the DOJ hopes to more effectively combat organized crime in the drug trade.

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