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8 cops in Pasig robbery probed
Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) to expedite the investigation into an alleged robbery committed by eight Eastern Police District (EPD) police officers in Pasig City.
The officers reportedly entered a house in Barangay Palatiw on December 26, claiming to be searching for a drug suspect.
Residents alleged that the police officers stole personal belongings during the operation.
Initial findings suggest that the operatives failed to present any official documents authorizing their search.
The implicated officers have been disarmed and placed under restrictive custody.
Administrative and criminal charges are to be filed against them.
PNP Chief Nartatez vowed that the officers, if found guilty, will face dismissal from service and jail time.
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