Philippines moves to 'cleanse' police force of drug links

The Philippines’ interior secretary asked around 300 of the country’s top police officers to submit courtesy resignations on Wednesday in a bid to “cleanse” the force of links to the illegal drug trade.

A committee has been formed to assess the records of every police general and full colonel. Those found to be clean will be allowed to return to work, while those found guilty will have their resignations accepted.

“If you’re not involved, there’s nothing to worry about,” Interior Secretary…