Vice President Duterte vows tougher drug crackdown to stop Laos-bound smuggling
Vice President Sara Duterte said a stronger anti-drug campaign will discourage any attempt to bring illegal narcotics from Laos into the Philippines.
After a Filipino was caught trying to transport illegal drugs from Laos, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed embarrassment for the region and warned that intensified enforcement will make such attempts futile. She emphasized that the government will step up its crackdown on drug trafficking. Duterte’s remarks were made during a press briefing following her earlier statement of regret over the incident.
Why it matters
The statement signals a potential escalation in the Philippines' drug enforcement policy, affecting regional security and trade.
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