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Case build up continues vs policemen charged in seizure of 990 kilos of shabu in 2022

Published Feb 1, 2024 08:00 am

Prosecutors and law enforcers continue to build up a case against policemen involved in the alleged anomalous October 2022  anti-illegal drugs operations in Manila and Pasig City where 990 kilograms shabu were seized. 

In a statement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Thursday, Feb. 1, that criminal complaints have already been filed against those involved in the anomalous operation it has called the “Mayo Drug Bust” case since dismissed Police Master Sgt. Rodolfo Mayo Jr. who was tagged as the owner of the seized illegal drugs has been arrested.

“Once  the case build-up is completed, the preliminary investigation will commence immediately to determine whether a probable cause exists to warrant the filing of charges against those involved in the alleged anomalies,” the DOJ said. 

 “The DOJ remains steadfast in its fight against illegal drugs, and ensures that all those involved in the alleged irregularities will be accountable for their actions,” it assured.

It said the case arose in October 2022 when “Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PNPDEG) conducted law enforcement operations in Manila and Pasig which led to the seizure of the 990 kilograms of illegal drugs.” 

It said a panel of prosecutors assigned to conduct the preliminary investigation of the case held a clarificatory meeting concerning the additional complaints filed based on the fact-finding report submitted by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).

In July last year, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. announced that criminal complaints were filed against those involved in the anomalous operation.

They were accused of violation of Republic Act (RA) 3019, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices; RA 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2022; falsification; perjury; false testimony; malversation of public property under the Revised Penal Code (RPC); and obstruction of justice under Presidential Decree 1829.

Abalos identified those charged as Police Lt. Gen. Benjamin Santos Jr., Brig. Gen. Narciso Domingo, Col. Julian Olonan, Lt. Col. Arnulfo Ibanez, Lt. Col. Glen Gonzales, Major Michael Salmingo, Lt. Jonathan Sosongco, Lt. Col. Dhefrey Punzalan, Lt. Jefrrey Padilla, Lt. Randolph Pinon, Lt. Silverio Bulleser II and Lt. Ashrap Amerol.

There were also 38 non-commissioned officers charged, namely, Police Senior Master Sgts.  Jerrywin Rebosora, Roman Jimenez, Marian Mananghaya, Clitton de Leon, Arnold Tibay and Ronnie Alonzo; Police Master Sgts. Lorenzo Catarata, Bryan Rodas, Carlo Bayeta and Alejandro Flores; Police Chief Master Sgts. Emmanuele Docena and Jerry Barit; Police Corporals Jose Joey Igana IV, Joan Franceslynn Taradji, Joshua Ivan Baltazar and Jhon Roland Gelacio; Patrolmen Joe Marie Cristobal, Dennis Carolino, Rommar Bugarin, Hassan Kalaw, Hustin Peter Gular, Adrian Florie Sanchez, Nathaniel Gomez, Windel de Ramos,  Mario Atchuela Jr., Jayson Tomas, Rommel Fabian, Kyhke Ramilo, Nemar Baylon, Maico Bien Baldeo, Mara Magaway, Ivan Jay Calcetas,Abigail Tumanguil,Dhonna May Facton, Melvin Barbo, James Osalvo and Darious Camacho.

Mayo was also included in the complaint.

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