PNP: No looting incidents confirmed in Odette-hit areas

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stated that no looting incidents have been confirmed in areas devastated by Typhoon Odette, despite circulating rumors.

PNP chief Police Lieutenant General Dionardo Carlos clarified that no official complaints regarding looting have been filed in any police stations in the affected regions.

This statement follows an appeal from Bohol Governor Arthur Yap, who had warned of potential looting due to shortages of food and water.

The PNP will comply with President Duterte's order to step up monitoring and security in typhoon-affected areas for any looting.

Currently, police forces are busy distributing relief goods, assisting in road clearing, and other post-disaster response efforts.

Additional policemen have been deployed, and they are tasked with transporting relief goods.

PNP spokesperson Col. Rhoderick Augustus Alba stated that anyone taking advantage of the situation would be dealt with properly under the law.