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10 QCPD cops in restrictive custody for alleged ‘Oplan Galugad’ irregularities
10 QCPD cops in restrictive custody for alleged ‘Oplan Galugad’ irregularities
QCPD officers on standby during the inauguration and blessing of the new Cubao Station in Quezon City. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File
QCPD officers on standby during the inauguration and blessing of the new Cubao Station in Quezon City. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File MANILA — The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said it placed 10 personnel in restrictive custody following a viral social media post that accused them of irregularities during an Oplan Galugad operation.
MANILA — The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said it placed 10 personnel in restrictive custody following a viral social media post that accused them of irregularities during an Oplan Galugad operation.
In an April 12 operation, the QCPD said personnel from the Barangay Holy Spirit police station arrested 5 men for illegal gambling.
In an April 12 operation, the QCPD said personnel from the Barangay Holy Spirit police station arrested 5 men for illegal gambling.
But an investigation later revealed that the officers failed to document and turn over to the crime lab a bag with suspected dried marijuana leaves that was confiscated from the suspects.
But an investigation later revealed that the officers failed to document and turn over to the crime lab a bag with suspected dried marijuana leaves that was confiscated from the suspects.
The officers also failed to file complaints for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 against the suspect, the QCPD said.
The officers also failed to file complaints for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 against the suspect, the QCPD said.
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It said this constituted neglect of duty and grave misconduct.
It said this constituted neglect of duty and grave misconduct.
All personnel involved in the operation were relieved from their posts and were placed under the custody of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDU) for investigation.
All personnel involved in the operation were relieved from their posts and were placed under the custody of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDU) for investigation.
Appropriate criminal and administrative charges will be filed against them, the QCPD said.
Appropriate criminal and administrative charges will be filed against them, the QCPD said.
“The QCPD strongly condemns any act that erodes public trust. We assure the public that this matter is being handled with urgency and transparency,” it said.
“The QCPD strongly condemns any act that erodes public trust. We assure the public that this matter is being handled with urgency and transparency,” it said.
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