
Philippine Nationwide Police Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo. Inquirer.internet file picture/Religion Argosino
MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the Japanese Police District Particular Operations Unit (EPD DSOU) was declared absent with out official depart (AWOL), in accordance with the Philippine Nationwide Police (PNP).
EPD DSOU Chief Maj. Emerson Coballes was among the many 31 personnel relieved by then-District Director Brig. Gen. Villamor Tuliao for alleged irregularities within the arrest of two Chinese language people in Las Piñas Metropolis final April 2.
“A return-to-work order was despatched to him. Till now, he hasn’t proven up. So, his standing is AWOL,” PNP Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo mentioned in an interview with reporters in Camp Crame on Thursday.
Fajardo added that the Nationwide Capital Area Inside Affairs Service was investigating to see what administrative circumstances could be filed towards eight DSOU personnel alleged to be instantly concerned within the supposed irregularities.
Administrative circumstances
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A police investigation report mentioned the operatives carted away thousands and thousands in money in native and foreign currency, luxurious luggage, watches, jewellery and smartphones, with the DSOU personnel claiming it was a part of a bribe by the Chinese language people.
The report, nevertheless, added that operatives did not put on body-worn cameras and instantly present a sketch or spot report.
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The eight DSOU personnel have been positioned beneath restrictive custody, whereas Tuliao was relieved as district director “beneath the precept of command accountability.”