Some top guys can in the execution of their powers in the govt can be charged as being criminals or later as heroes depending on who rules.
A general who went after leftist went to jail when the leftists came to power. Now that PFRRD is out of power, the police generals who staged the war on drug are being run after as criminals. But did the drug war do something good for the country. Unless the narrative that the former President is aching to be the new drug Lord.
In the govt we see former leftists (even a hitman) being in the corridors of power
What happens if there is a new President who wants to get rid of drugs. Todays criminals, tomorrows heroes