PNP: Over 1,500 cops dismissed for criminal, administrative offenses

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it dismissed 1,562 personnel from service and penalized more than 5,000 officers with alleged administrative and criminal offenses. Based on the record of the PNP between August and November, around 141 police officials were dismissed over alleged involvement in illegal drug-related cases. At least 70 dismissed