Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte takes an oath as he attends a senate probe on the drug war during his administration, in Manila on October 28, 2024.
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Manila: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte — known for his tough talk — has reportedly been “taken away,” according to his lawyer, Atty. Martin Delgra.
Senator Bong Go and ex-Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello claim Duterte was “arrested.”
Duterte spent a few days in Hong Kong and met members of the Filipino community there, and flew back to Manila on Tuesday on a Cathay Pacific flight.
Local media reported that the former strongman known for his "war on drugs" was arrested for "crimes against humanity".
An arrest warrant issued by the Interpol, according to the Presidential Communications Office.
Manila received early on Tuesday morning the official copy of the warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Local media reported that as soon as the Cathay Pacific (Flight CX 907) landed, the Prosecutor General presented the ICC notification for the arrest warrant of the former president.
Government doctors checked on Duterte and confirmed that he is good condition.
Local police were wearing bodycams during the "arrest", according to local media.
Bello said PNP Chief Gen. Marbil told them Duterte will be brought to Camp Crame, headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
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