NegOcc female cop charged for links to illegal gambling

A policewoman assigned at the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) headquarters here was among the six charged before the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office after they were linked to an illegal gambling operation in Hinigaran town.

In a virtual press briefing on Friday, Col. Romy Palgue, police provincial director, said Master Sgt. Bebzie Nicor is charged with the violation of Presidential Decree 1602, which provides stiffer penalties for illegal gambling.

Nicor is the designated secretary at Palgue’s office at the NOCPPO headquarters, a position she held even during the terms of the previous provincial directors.

“I do not tolerate (this) so effective immediately while being investigated, I relieved her from my office for the conduct of an impartial investigation,” Palgue said.

He said Nicor was among the individuals rounded up by authorities during an operation against an illegal cards game in Barangay Quiwi on July 25.

He said since a member of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is involved, all the more that charges should be filed.

“We have a standard and there is guidance from the PNP chief. In fact, our President (Rodrigo Duterte) has a pronouncement on the involvement of police officers in gambling activities,” the NOCPPO chief said.

Palgue reminded other police personnel in Negros Occidental to avoid getting involved in gambling and other illegal activities as they are being monitored, based on the information gathered by their superiors.

Source: Philippines News Agency

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