Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang denies involvement in a foiled attempt to smuggle a large illegal drug shipment from Laos to the Philippines. Multiple outlets report that the alleged shipment is valued at about P3.5 billion and that Rimbang rejects claims that he played a role in financing or supporting the operation.
The coverage centers on statements Rimbang issues in response to public allegations. Inquirer.net says Rimbang denies involvement and frames the tagging as arising from his support for former President Rodrigo Duterte, after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla reportedly linked former parliament members to the alleged operation. The report also mentions a private jet and details about luggage and the reported shabu quantity.
Other outlets focus on the denial itself, describing the Laos-to-Mindanao or Laos-to-Philippines angle without adding the same operational specifics. Overall, all sources agree on the core point: Rimbang denies financing or involvement in the suspected Laos drug shipment.
