3rd raid in Bilibid yields weapons, drugs

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3rd raid in Bilibid yields weapons, drugs
Jail authorities continue to raid the cells of inmates suspected of hiding guns and illegal drugs

MANILA, Philippines – Three days before Christmas, authorities raided the maximum security compound of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City, seizing more weapons and illegal drugs from inmates. 

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima told reporters that the December 22 raid – the 3rd in a series – yielded a fragmented hand grenade, 9mm caliber springfield armory, compact handgun, weighing scale and a plastic sachet of shabu

The raids were prompted by reports that high-profile inmates are running their illegal drug trade behind bars. Previous raids exposed the luxurious lifestyle of at least 20 inmates in jail, who managed to build their own posh flats behind the walls of the state prison.

At least 20 convicts had been taken out of the NBP and moved to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) headquarters in Manila.

But two of them asked the Court of Appeals to stop De Lima and the NBI from further detaining them at the NBI headquarters, saying their transfer violated rules.

De Lima scoffed at this. “How can that be illegal when the administration of the correctional system is under the DOJ and we have enough prerogatives and powers to fulfill our mandate?” – Rappler.com

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