The Senate has recommended the prosecution of Albayalde and his 13 subordinates involved in the controversial 2013 anti-illegal drugs operation in Mexico, Pampanga. The policemen were branded as “ninja cops” for allegedly pilfering and reselling more than 100 kilograms of shabu (crystal meth) seized from the raid. Albayalde was the Pampanga police chief when the operation was conducted. ADVERTISEMENTThe former PNP chief said in his counter-affidavit that the amended complaint filed by CIDG relied solely on the findings of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. While Albayalde and Baloyo were not present, SPO1 Donald Roque and SPO1 Alcindor Tinio attended separate court hearings while SPO1 Ronald Santos never showed up for a preliminary investigation.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 11, 2019 08:01 UTC