NBI: ‘Boyet’ Toledo linked to Laos drug seizure has multiple cases

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday said that one of the persons of interest in the alleged attempt to smuggle illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines have multiple cases.

NBI Director Melvin Matibag said that they discovered that former pilot Rioklyn Pizarras Toledo, also known as “Boyet”, has cases, including alleged violations involving violence against women and their children (VAWC), bouncing checks, estafa, and drugs.

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Toledo is among the personalities named by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla in connection with the drug seizure of P3.5 billion worth of crystal meth or “shabu” at Luang Prabang International Airport in Laos.

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He was the one who reportedly booked the aircraft from Malaysia and arranged its flight to Laos.

Matibag said that they already sent a letter to the Laotian authorities through the Department of Foreign Affairs to coordinate with them.

“We have sent a letter to the authorities of Laos through the Department of Foreign Affairs so that we can have interaction with them,” Matibag said, adding that they are awaiting communication with the Laos government.

The NBI chief further stressed that they are conducting a separate investigation in relation to the issue.

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“We respect the position of Secretary Remulla because they have their own investigation, but we are conducting our separate investigation,” he said.

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He added, “We have no information to say whether an individual is included or not; we are looking into personalities based on our initial reports.”

The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group said that it subpoenaed more than 21 individuals to give clarity over the allegations. /cb