Cop in viral firearm video relieved; probe underway

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur  – The Misamis Occidental Police Provincial Office (MOCPPO) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a police officer allegedly mishandling and pointing his firearm at a civilian in Barangay Antipolo, Dapitan City, on Sunday night.

A video shared with the Inquirer showed the police officer pointing his gun and asking a man if he knew who he was and if they were friends. The police officer also threatened to fire his gun at the man. The incident occurred outside a store.

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Col. Reynaldo Maclang, MOCPPO director, confirmed that the officer assigned to the Sapang Dalaga municipal police station has been relieved from his post and placed under restrictive custody at the provincial headquarters. He has also been disarmed pending the outcome of the probe.

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Maclang stressed that the provincial office does not tolerate misconduct, abuse of authority, or irresponsible handling of firearms.

“The ongoing investigation will determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, and appropriate administrative and criminal charges will be imposed against personnel found to have violated existing laws, rules, and regulations,” he said.

The police official assured the public that the matter is being treated with “utmost seriousness and fairness” in the interest of transparency and accountability.

He added that MOCPPO remains committed to upholding professionalism, discipline, and due process.

Authorities urged the public to allow the investigation to proceed and await official findings./coa

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