Leyte town mayor linked to drugs surrenders to Dela Rosa

PNP chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. JULLIANE LOVE DE JESUS/INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO

The mayor of Albuerta town in Leyte allegedly involved in illegal drugs has surrendered to Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Malacañang confirmed Tuesday.

Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said Ronaldo Espinosa Sr. was now under the custody of De la Rosa.

Abella, however, said Espinosa’s son, Kerwin, was still at large.

No other details were provided by the Palace official while the PNP has yet to issue a statement.

On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte demanded the surrender of Espinosa and his son within 24 hours on grounds of drug-trafficking and coddling.

READ: Duterte to Leyte mayor, son: Surrender or ‘die’

Duterte ordered a “shoot on sight” against the two suspects if they resisted and endangered the lives of arresting authorities. CDG/rga

READ: Cops to visit, talk to Leyte mayor, son into surrendering

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