Former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. was reportedly questioned by immigration authorities upon his arrival at the Langley Airport in Canada about the drug war of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. denies any involvement in the alleged attempt by top PNP officials to cover up the arrest of one of the most wanted ex-policemen in the country, Rodolfo Mayo Jr., during a press conference at Camp Crame in Quezon City on April 17, 2023.MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr.
“He was not deported. He opted to return to the country while Canadian authorities were still ‘verifying’ results of his interview. There was no deportation,” the source said. He said he suspects that a police general was the one spreading lies about his supposed deportation.?He expressed belief that the same police general tipped the Canadian immigration by concocting half truths and lies in the hope that he would be deported.
“Given the chance, he will tell his story at the proper time,” Azurin’s colleague, who requested anonymity, told The STAR in a separate interview.Reports circulating over the weekend until Monday said Azurin was accosted and deported from Canada.The Bureau of Immigration said it is not in a position to confirm or deny reports about Azurin’s alleged deportation from Canada.
“We have that on record, but we have not received any information about his alleged deportation,” Sandoval said. Azurin, who retired in April this year after serving as top cop for eight months, was the first PNP chief appointed by President Marcos.During his term, Azurin led the investigation on the narco-generals, which prompted the PNP and the National Police Commission to conduct lifestyle checks and background investigation on close to 1,000 police officers, from colonels to generals.
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