8 Taguig cops in warrantless search sacked

MANILA, Philippines — Eight of the 10 Taguig police officers who were relieved in February due to a warrantless search that went viral on social media have been formally dismissed from the service, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced yesterday.

Seven personnel from the Taguig police sub-station 5 were recorded on video on Feb. 9 forcibly entering the home of an elderly woman and two teenagers in Barangay Tipas without a search warrant.

They allegedly stole P76,000 in cash.

They were relieved for abuse of authority along with two colleagues and the police substation commander.

After a four-month investigation, the NCRPO dismissed five personnel for grave misconduct and three for less grave misconduct.

The sub-station commander received a one-rank demotion for grave neglect of duty.

One officer was exonerated, according to the Metro Manila police.