A Muntinlupa policeman was arrested for gun violation by operatives from the Philippine National Police’s Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group-National Capital Region Field Unit on May 19.
In a statement, Muntinlupa police chief Col. Robert Domingo said the police officer was arrested in a buy-bust operation at his home in Lakeshore Drive, Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa in violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act) and Omnibus Election Code.
In the original statement uploaded on May 19 on Facebook, the Muntinlupa police identified the personnel involved as Aaron. The Muntinlupa police revised the post and omitted the name.
“The Muntinlupa City Police Station will not tolerate nor condone any wrongdoing of our personnel,” said Domingo.
He said the policeman "chose to veer in a different and illegal path which is contrary to our RD, NCRPO's Triple ‘A’ program and 5 Guiding Principles despite constant reminder and due guidance from his superiors. Hence, he has to face the consequences of his illegal acts.”
Domingo said, “The Muntinlupa City Police Station will never get weary in reminding and reiterating to our personnel to do what is right and just all the time. Despite this isolated incident, we remain committed and steadfast to our mandate to serve and protect the citizenry.”