7 Davao City cops in new drug war axed

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Seven police officers were relieved from their posts in connection with the deaths of drug suspects in alleged shootouts in Davao City after Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a war on drugs in the city.

MANILA, Philippines —

“We will be investigating all personnel involved in the police operations,” he said in a text message. She added that even the policemen’s supervisors could be held liable under the doctrine of command responsibility. She said the pronouncement of the mayor served as a standing order to DCPO. However, no extra funding is given to the police office to implement this order.

However, not one of the suspects’ families has filed a complaint since the war on drugs was declared by Mayor Duterte.

 

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