The Eastern Police District confirmed to DZRH that it has placed eight personnel involved in the anomalous operation against a Chinese national in Las Piñas City under restrictive custody.
EPD Director PBGen. Villamor Tuliao stated that the relieved personnel include ranks from patrolman to the highest-ranking Chief Master Sergeant.
Previously, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported that several EPD police officers are being investigated following an operation in an exclusive subdivision conducted in Las Piñas City last April 2.
Aside from the lack of coordination and approval from Tuliao, it was also reported that the police officers failed to wear body cameras when they executed the search warrant.
Furthermore, it was also reported that the officers allegedly took a large amount of money and valuable items, including luxury watches.
Criminal and administrative cases are being prepared against the suspects as the investigation remains ongoing.
