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PNP ready to support reward for Zaldy’s arrest
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is prepared to support a government-issued reward to expedite the arrest of former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co, who faces charges of corruption and malversation.
The PNP is coordinating with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Office of the President on measures to apprehend Co, who is believed to be using a Portuguese passport.
Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that while the PNP has not made a formal recommendation for a reward, they are ready to back a national government policy decision.
He emphasized that a reward system could increase the number of potential informants, particularly in areas with limited police presence.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla is confident of Co's arrest despite the lack of an extradition treaty with Portugal, noting that Manila can seek his arrest through Interpol, of which Portugal is a member.
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