Woman in Taguig Arrested in Questionable Circumstances
A woman named Dina found herself in a troubling situation when police officers arrested her inside her home in Taguig City.
CCTV footage showed the police officers entering her family’s store, heading straight inside, and even stopping her 14-year-old son from getting near her. One officer showed what looked like an arrest warrant, but its details were questionable.
The police authorities took the family’s phones and tried to force them into their police vehicle. Dina and her family resisted because they felt the arrest wasn’t justified.
Dina later said the police also took cash from their store, additional money from their room, and funds from their e-wallet. To make things worse, the officers damaged their CCTV cameras.
The female victim said the police used unnecessary force, even putting three sets of handcuffs on her. The family agreed to go with them but requested they stop at the barangay hall first.
However, Dina realized they weren’t heading there, so she decided to jump out of the vehicle for her safety. Her daughter also jumped, and barangay officials rushed them to the hospital for medical attention.
Although their belongings were eventually returned, the cash was never recovered. The police later admitted their mistake and apologized, but Dina now fears for her family’s safety and has asked the PNP Chief for protection in case of retaliation.
The NCRPO has launched an investigation into the incident, and seven officers involved have been dismissed and disarmed. The woman’s experience raises serious concerns about police conduct and accountability, with many calling for stricter measures to prevent this kind of abuse of power.
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