QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has placed 10 officers from Police Station 14 (Holy Spirit) under restrictive custody following allegations of misconduct during an Oplan Galugad operation earlier this month.
According to a statement released Wednesday, the officers are now under the custody of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDU) pending criminal and administrative charges.
Undocumented Marijuana Discovery Sparks Probe
The investigation stems from a viral social media post exposing anomalies during the April 12 Oplan Galugad operation. Police Station 14 initially reported the arrest of five individuals for illegal gambling under Presidential Decree 1602.
However, a follow-up validation on April 22 revealed that a handbag containing suspected dried marijuana leaves had been recovered during the operation but was not documented, inventoried, or submitted for laboratory analysis. No charges related to illegal drugs were filed, raising concerns of neglect of duty and grave misconduct.
Officers Relieved, Firearms Secured
All 10 officers have since been relieved of their posts, reassigned to the District Personnel and Holding Admin Section, and had their issued firearms confiscated as part of standard protocol.
“The QCPD strongly condemns any act that erodes public trust,” the statement read. “This case is being handled with urgency and transparency.”
The disciplinary move follows the directive of NCRPO Regional Director Police Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin, who has called for a strict internal cleansing within Metro Manila’s police ranks.
“We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in law enforcement,” the QCPD added.
