An El Nido Municipal Police Station (MPS) officer has been placed under restrictive custody and disarmed after two tourists accused him of making threats early Saturday, June 27.
The Palawan Police Provincial Office (PPO) said the two tourists went to the El Nido MPS at around 3:12 a.m. to report the incident involving the police officer.
Police officers immediately proceeded to Barangay Masagana to verify the complaint.
Upon returning to the station, the officer was placed under restrictive custody and disarmed.
The Palawan PPO said the officer will remain under restrictive custody while the investigation is ongoing.
The tourists have not yet decided whether to file formal charges against the officer.
“The complainants have not yet decided whether to file formal charges,” the Palawan PPO said.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public that due process would be observed and that appropriate charges would be filed if warranted by the results of the investigation.
“The PNP assures the public that due process will be observed and appropriate charges will be pursued based on the findings of the investigation,” the Palawan PPO said.
The Palawan PPO also stressed that it will not tolerate any misconduct by its personnel.
