An active member of Manila Police District was arrested by operatives of PNP-IMEG in a joint operation for the crime of Reckless Imprudence resulting in Homicide and Physical Injuries.

According to PBGEN WARREN F DE LEON, Director, PNP-IMEG, on September 20, 2023 at about 8:30 PM, operative of the Philippine National Police led by Team Manila, NCRFU-IMEG, together with RSOG, RID NCRPO, and Police Station 1 Manila Police District (MPD), served the Warrant of Arrest to an active member of Manila Police District (MPD), while on duty at Pritil (PCP-1) Tondo, Manila. The accused policeman was ordered by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 29 Manila to be accosted to serve his sentence for a maximum of less than 5 years.

“Panandalian mang nakakalaya ang mga iilang tiwaling pulis na may atraso sa batas, ang PNP-IMEG ay handang ipatupad ang mandato nitong habulin at panagutin sila sa batas. PNP PBGEN DE LEON stated.

The arrested cop is now temporarily detained at IMEG Headquarters Custodial Facility, Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City for documentation prior to turnover of the arrest warrant to the issuing court.

“This is a testament that the PNP under the leadership of PGEN BENJAMIN ACORDA, JR and guidance of Sec Benhur Abalos will never tolerate any wrong doings and misconduct of our personnel.” PBGEN DE LEON added.