OPERATIVES of the Regional Special Operations Group of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO-RSOG) received commendations for rejecting a P3 million bribe by a Chinese national who sought his release as well as three others caught in a raid that yielded several guns and grenades in Taguig City.
NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., said the RSOG operatives deserve praise for showing their integrity despite the offer of huge sum of money.
“What they did was exemplary as it showed integrity and professionalism within law enforcement,” said Nartatez.
“This incident serves as a powerful testament to the steadfast dedication of our officers in upholding the rule of law and serving the public with honor and integrity,” he said.
“These are the kind of policemen that we need, to show our people that we can be trusted and that the NCRPO policemen are respectable and professional,” he added.
The suspect identified as Zhuang Guangdong allegedly made the bribe offer after the operatives arrested 24-year old Haiqiang Su who yielded long firearms, handguns and other gun parts in an operation in Taguig City last Sunday.
The authorities confiscated a caliber 5.56 rifle Daniel Defense Black Creek GA USA M4 Carbine; two magazine assembly for caliber 5.56mm; 36 pieces of ammunition for cal. 5.5mm; six pieces of ammunition for cal. 9mm; an airsoft M16 rifle; three airsoft pistols; a tactical scope; two grenades; a tactical vest, three pistol holsters and a Chinese flag.
Two other Chinese nationals present in the raided house were also arrested, Nartatez said.
Later that evening, Nartatez said a certain Jerry Mari Cheng arrived at the RSOG headquarters in Taguig City and handed over two paper bags to Zhuang, who then offered the cash to the RSOG personnel on duty in exchange for their release.
Cheng managed to flee the scene after handing over the paper bag, the NCRPO chief said.
