Three policemen from Rizal were arrested for allegedly trying to extort money from a man they collared allegedly for violation of a crime related to illegal drugs.
Nabbed were Police Master Sgt. Darlino Casamayor Jr.; Police Corporal William Sayago; and Pat Allen Bey Tendilla, all assigned to the Intelligence/ Drug Enforcement Team, Tanay Municipal Police Station.
Gen. Dionardo Carlos, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said the operation that led to the arrest of the three erring cops stemmed from the complaint of 31-year old Aljon Marcelino Indon.
Based on the report, Indon was collared by the suspects on March 17 for alleged violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
While inside the police station, the three cops allegedly asked the complainant of the content of his pocket where he showed them more or less P93,000.
"At this juncture, the suspects allegedly made an arrangement with Indon and due to fear of being charged for violation of RA 9165, he opted to give the money in exchange for his freedom. Indon, however, requested for a small amount of the said money where the suspects, after giving him P23,000, released him," said Carlos.
Indon then sought the assistance of Tanay Municipal Police Station, who in turn, conducted operation that resulted in the arrest of the suspect. Seized from them were P49.000 cash.
“The PNP does not tolerate and condemn any member of the organization who transgresses the law and gets involved in illegal activities. We will see to it that all errant police personnel will be sanctioned accordingly and shall face dismissal from police service after accorded them with due process," said Carlos.