Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has filed a decision in search of a Senate investigation into the alleged involvement of rating Philippine National Police officers within the P6.7 billion drug haul in Manila late final yr.
The inquiry is sought “with the end in view of laying down a system that would not only prevent circumvention of rules in order to evade liability, but would likewise ensure full accountability of the personnel involved,” Revilla stated.
The decision was filed after Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos urged two police generals and a number of other different law enforcement officials to go on depart after they figured within the fact-finding investigation on the multi-billion-peso drug haul.
Revilla talked about in his decision the CCTV footage of the October 8, 2022 drug bust operation that was offered by Abalos the place 42 law enforcement officials had been seen taking 42 kilos of shabu earlier than the stock of the confiscated 990 kilos of unlawful medicine.
While the Special Investigation Task Force often known as SITG 990 had already launched an investigation on the incident, Revilla stated the progress on the probe “has so far been slow” and he cited Abalos’ conclusion that there was a “massive attempt” to cowl up the arrest of Master Sergeant Rodolfo Mayo Jr.—the proprietor of the property the place the 990 kilograms of shabu had been recovered.
“The massive drug bust with strong allegations of attempts to cover-up involvement of high-ranking officers indicates that the illegal drug trade may have even infiltrated the PNP’s most specialized units that are tasked to eradicate illegal drugs in the country,” Revilla stated.
“To make certain accountability and to provide a third person account on the matter, investigation by the appropriate Senate committee is imperative. This will further ensure that those who are responsible for this heinous act will be dealt with to the full extent of law. Furthermore, this seeks to prevent the occurrence of the same lawlessness in the future,” headded.
Revilla stated situations the place authorities personnel concerned commit detestable acts that serve to taint the integrity of the company they serve have to be thwarted and the Senate should step in and make sure that the belief and confidence reposed unto them shouldn’t be abused.
On Tuesday, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa stated police officers who’ve been linked to the confiscation of P6.7 billion value of shabu in Manila in late 2022 must be faraway from their posts.
Dela Rosa, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, carried out a listening to on the drug case final month. The panel appeared into the lacking 42 kilos which had been believed to be a part of the 990 kilograms of unlawful medicine confiscated from Mayo in October.
He confirmed the names Abalos talked about floated in the course of the legislative inquiry however stated he determined to defer the subsequent listening to as he awaited the outcomes of the National Police Commission’s probe. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
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