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Remulla names ex-Bangsamoro lawmaker as alleged financier of Laos shabu shipment

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Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday named former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang as the alleged financier of the 521-kilogram shabu shipment from Laos bound for Manila, Rappler and The Manila Times reported. Rimbang is among 11 persons of interest, including a police officer from the PNP Aviation Security Group, Rappler said. The Manila Times quoted the PNP as saying no politics was involved in the case build-up.

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