NAPOLCOM: 6 Manila cops in alleged Makati robbery face admin complaint

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Friday said an administrative complaint has been filed against six Manila cops over their alleged involvement in a robbery incident in Makati City.

Four alleged victims personally went to the NAPOLCOM office to file the complaint against the six police officers of the Malate Police Station 9.

Based on a report from Makati City Police, the suspects were arrested during a hot pursuit operation along Arsonvel Street in Barangay San Isidro at 7:48 p.m. on Wednesday.

The arrested suspects were identified as one police staff sergeant and five patrolmen.

According to the Makati police, one of the victims encountered two female individuals in Malate and went to Makati to retrieve their belongings. However, upon arriving at the location, the victim was confronted by a group of armed men.

The suspects allegedly pointed a gun at the victim, forced him to lie on the ground, tied his hands, and forcibly took his personal belongings before fleeing the area aboard motorcycles.

National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Police Major General Anthony Aberin said the six cops reportedly carried out an anti-drug operation outside their official area of responsibility without proper coordination with Makati authorities.

The commander and members of the drug enforcement unit of Malate Police Station have been relieved from their posts amid the investigation. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News