MANILA: The Philippine government said Wednesday it was investigating claims of a major extortion racket at the nation’s main airport involving security personnel planting bullets in passengers’ luggage.
The allegations, which have dominated local news, prompted the United Nations to warn its staff of the potential dangers and the government to install extra security cameras at Manila’s airport terminals.
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