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

By mmercado

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it would decongest the illegal drug cases and have its anti-illegal drug task force handle only syndicate-level crimes, as well as those involving public officers and big fish. In a press conference, DOJ Undersecretary Ian Dato said Department Order No. 161, which created the