IMEG, HPG tighten drive vs use of seized vehicles in PNP camps

Two units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) have joined forces in cracking down on the use of confiscated vehicles and motorcycles, particularly those seized as pieces of evidence in criminal cases.

In a statement on Friday, Feb. 3, Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG) chief Brig. Gen. Warren de Leon said his office and the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) have been conducting lockdowns for the measure in several police camps since Jan. 27.

“Since Jan. 27 to 31, 2023, we have inspected a total of 2,213 motor vehicles and motorcycles in various camps in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao,” De Leon said.

Of the total number of inspected vehicles, 36 individuals were issued with citation tickets – 16 of whom were PNP personnel.

The rest of the apprehended violators were civilians and other government agencies who were visiting the camp.

He further said that based on the result of the activity, several violations were committed by PNP personnel, foremost among these were expired registration and no attached plate number, or improvised plate.

“Our goal for conducting this series of camp lockdowns is to apprehend unscrupulous PNP personnel using unregistered, recovered, impounded, and carnapped or stolen motor vehicles and motorcycles and instill discipline within our ranks which is part of our efforts to intensify our internal cleansing program,” De Leon said.

De Leon said the measure aims to show that the PNP does not tolerate any personnel committing this illegal activity.

Cop nabbed for colleague’s slay

The IMEG has arrested a police officer in Davao City for allegedly killing a colleague having an affair with his wife.

In a report on Friday, De Leon said the suspect, Corporal Derick Tanduyan, 31, assigned to the Police Regional Office 11 (Davao), was arrested inside their headquarters in Camp Sgt. Quintin M. Merecido in Buhangin District at about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Tanduyan is wanted for murder by the Digos City Regional Trial Court Branch 18 with no bail recommended.

Based on initial investigation, Tanduyan shot dead Patrolman Harris Jhune Adayo on May 31, 2022.

It added that Adayo was known to have had a relationship with the suspect's wife.

Pending investigation, Tanduyan was placed under the custody of the Regional Personnel Holding and Accounting Section (RPHAS) 11. (PNA)