MANILA, Philippines — The use of detainees in anti-drug operations is not permitted unless there is a court order allowing it, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar reiterated on Wednesday.
The issue emerged after a Senate inquiry called the attention of authorities on the use of a detainee to pose as a buyer in a February encounter between PNP and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, which led to the death of four people.
“That’s not allowed, that’s why investigation has been conducted and we have given directive reminding our personnel na [that], if you want information, you can get information but you need a court order or the permission from the cou…
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