MILF rebels nab at least 30 drug suspects in Maguindanao

COTABATO CITY – Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels rounded up at least 30 suspected drug users and pushers in two Maguindanao towns since Wednesday, a rebel official said Saturday.

But Von al-Haq, the spokesperson of the MILF’s armed wing – the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces – said the arrests were in support of President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign.

He said their forces, backed by authorities, conducted operations the towns of Sultan Mastura and Sultan Kudarat.

Those arrested will be subjected to further investigation, al-Haq said. CDG

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