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'Secret jail' abhorred by Constitution: PNP Internal Affairs

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Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/04/27/police-station-3-final.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Boiser interviews some people who were allegedly arrested within the day. <cite>Fernando G. Sepe, Jr., ABS-CBN News</cite></div></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA - The Philippine National Police Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) is now conducting an investigation following the discovery of a secret cell in Station 1 of Manila Police District (MPD). PNP-IAS Inspector General Alfegar Triambulo said having a secret cell is considered a grave misconduct and serious irregularity.&quot;Secret detention is abhorred by no less than the Constitution,&quot; he said in a text message.PNP-IAS operatives went to MPD Station 1 on Friday to conduct a thorough investigation.According to initial reports, eight males and two females were found inside the secret detention cell by the Commission on Human Rights accompanied by reporters.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href=" http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/28/17/secret-jail-proves-drug-war-abuses-hrw">READ: &#x27;Secret jail&#x27; proves drug war abuses - HRW</a></li></ul>Meanwhile, PNP Spokesperson Chief Superintendent Dionardo Carlos said the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has already <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/28/17/mpd-station-chief-temporarily-relieved-over-secret-jail">relieved</a> MPD station 1 commander Police Superintendent Robert Domingo. &quot;He, together with other personnel involved, will undergo investigation,” Carlos said.Domingo was replaced by Police Superintendent Albert Barot.Triambulo said it is possible that MPD Station 1 personnel will be charged with grave misconduct, an administrative case.According to PNP Human Rights Affairs Office Director Chief Superintendent Dennis Siervo, the case is already under investigation. &quot;Results of the investigation will serve as their basis for recommending appropriate actions,&quot; Siervo said.

MANILA - The Philippine National Police Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) is now conducting an investigation following the discovery of a secret cell in Station 1 of Manila Police District (MPD).

MANILA - The Philippine National Police Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) is now conducting an investigation following the discovery of a secret cell in Station 1 of Manila Police District (MPD).

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'Secret jail' abhorred by Constitution: PNP Internal Affairs

Maan Macapagal,

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Published Apr 28, 2017 08:42 PM PHT

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