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Cop in hot water over ‘Bring Me Challenge’
A police officer in Talisay City, Cebu, has been relieved from his post by the Philippine National Police (PNP) due to a viral social media video where he offered cash rewards for the capture of drug suspects and for loose firearms.
In the circulated video, the officer promised ₱2,000 for a drug user and ₱5,000 for a street-level drug pusher.
He was also seen offering rewards for unregistered or loose firearms, with the amount varying based on the firearm's condition and caliber.
PNP Acting Chief Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that the officer's actions deviated from established police operational procedures.
An investigation is currently being conducted by the PNP's Anti-Cybercrime Group and Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management into the officer's conduct.
PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño confirmed that the videos were posted on the officer's personal account and were removed following directives from the chief of police.
Both the officer involved and his Chief of Police are being required to explain their actions.
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