Napolcom launches probe into missing sabungero case

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has launched a motu proprio investigation into the 'missing sabungero case,' focusing on administrative liabilities of implicated officers.

Vice Chair and Executive Officer Atty. Rafael Calinisan instructed Napolcom's Inspection Monitoring Investigation Service to probe allegations that some police officers are involved in the disappearance of over 100 cockfighting enthusiasts.

Calinisan emphasized that while other law enforcement agencies handle criminal aspects, Napolcom will examine administrative issues, assessing whether implicated officers remain fit for service.

Napolcom assured swift resolution of administrative cases within 60 days if a formal complaint is filed by whistleblower 'Totoy,' who claims 20 police officers are involved in the kidnappings and intends to name them in his affidavit.

Calinisan urged 'Totoy' to file a formal complaint with Napolcom to expedite the resolution of the case, promising that proven guilty officers could face dismissal.