Philippine police chief breaks down during Senate inquiry

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Philippine police chief Ronald Dela Rosa breaks down during a Senate inquiry and vows to rid the force of corrupt officers after a drug lord alleges police involvement in illegal drug trade.

MANILA (REUTERS) - Philippine police chief Ronald Dela Rosa breaks down during a Senate inquiry, vowing to rid the force of corrupt officers after a drug lord alleges police involvement in illegal drug trade.

It was an emotional day before the Philippine Senate as Mr dela Rosa - known at "The Rock" - chokes back tears, after a narcotics kingpin testified to entrenched police involvement in the illicit trade.

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