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Why the Philippines remains a hotspot for transnational drug syndicates

· By Sam Beltran
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Transnational drug syndicates in the Philippines continue to thrive despite decades of crackdowns targeting street-level dealers, with analysts warning that regional suppliers, financiers and trafficking networks have largely eluded enforcement efforts. Former drug officials and security analysts say the country’s d…

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