POLICE Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño with Police Capt. Ryan Inot of the Molo Police Station in Iloilo City. (PNP/PRO-6)
ILOILO CITY — The Molo Police Station of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) is facing another probe due to alleged illegalities and abuses during police operations, particularly anti-drug operations.
Police Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño announced that the Police Regional Office-6 is investigating the allegations made in an anonymous letter making rounds on social media.
The letter accused the Molo Police Station under Police Capt. Ryan Christ Inot of planting evidence during anti-drug operations as well as stealing items during police operations.
“We assure the public that every legitimate concern brought to our attention is treated with utmost seriousness,” said Tuaño in a statement on Tuesday, July 7.
Tuaño directed the PRO-6 Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division (RIDMD) to conduct a thorough, impartial, and objective verification of the allegations.
This comes less than a week after Molo Police Station was raided by Philippine National Police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) who were looking for a fugitive former police officer allegedly involved in a twin fatal incidents in January 2020.
The suspect, who eventually surrendered to Tuaño, was alleged to have been part of anti-drug operations conducted by Molo Police Station.
The anonymous letter also claimed previous complaints against the Molo Police Station were not acted upon due to a protection system within the PRO-6, ICPO, and National Police Commission.
“At this stage, it would be premature to impose administrative sanctions or arrive at conclusions based solely on unverified allegations. Any action by the leadership of PRO-6 will be based on established facts, applicable laws, and the findings of the appropriate investigation,” Tuaño emphasized.
“The concerns raised will be given due consideration while ensuring the rights of all parties involved are protected and that due process is strictly observed,” added Tuaño.
The letter also asked Mayor Raisa Treñas to intervene.