SCMP Economy14.05.2026Crime1 dk okumaChina
Dela Rosa's Role in Duterte's War on Drugs
En resumen
Dela Rosa, as PNP chief, led the nationwide anti-drug crackdown 'Project Double Barrel', resulting in over 2,000 deaths in 2016, mostly in police shoot-outs.
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Por qué importa
Duterte's campaign promise to crack down on illegal drugs.
Tamaño de fuente
Dela Rosa, as PNP chief, led the nationwide anti-drug crackdown 'Project Double Barrel', resulting in over 2,000 deaths in 2016, mostly in police shoot-outs. The program was based on Davao City’s policing strategy during Duterte’s mayoralty. Dela Rosa was given broad authority by Duterte to replicate this model nationwide upon his appointment in June 2016.
Preguntas abiertas
- What were the long-term outcomes of Project Double Barrel?
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