Puerto Princesa's top cop has been been ordered on administrative leave following allegations that he was involved in the maltreatment of several personnel of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
“The allegations against Balonglong are serious and his relief is an administrative action to preclude any possibility of undue influence in the ongoing investigation,” said Gamboa in a statement released by the PNP.
Balonglong reportedly arrested and held at gunpoint eight employees of the DENR and two others, who were doing their field work at a coastal village at Barangay Iwahig in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on June 10. According to reports, the DENR personnel were conducting an investigation on the illegal occupation and massive mangrove cutting at Sitio Bucana when they were intercepted by Balonglong and his men.
Balonglong allegedly kicked and punched at gunpoint one of the forest rangers identified as Roldan Alvarez.the reported illegal arrest and police brutality endured by a team of environmental law enforcers at the hands of Puerto Princesa City police on Wednesday. PBGen Nicerio Obaob gave his assurance that the allegations against Balonglong would be thoroughly investigated.
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