MANILA, Philippines – Naghihintay ang Philippine National Police (PNP) ng court order para ipatupad ang “contingency plans” nito kasunod ng paglalabas ng International Criminal Court (ICC) ng warrant of arrest para kay Senador Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.
“The PNP remains guided by existing laws and lawful directives in relation to the reported ICC warrant confirmation,” sinabi ni PNP spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño, nitong Martes, Mayo 12.
“In the event that a court order is issued based on coordination through the NCB/PCTC and concerned authorities, the PNP will implement the appropriate contingency plans and necessary operational measures in accordance with due process and established protocols,” dagdag pa niya.
Ang NCB ay ang National Central Bureau ng International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), kung saan nag-iisyu ang ICC ng arrest warrants.
Samantala, ang PCTC naman ay ang Philippine Center for Transnational Crime, na liaison ng bansa sa Interpol.
Nitong Lunes ng gabi, kinumpirma ng ICC na nagpalabas ito ng arrest warrant kay Dela Rosa kaugnay sa imbestigasyon sa drug war ng Duterte administration.
Sa kasabay na araw ay lumitaw si Dela Rosa sa Senado matapos ang anim na buwang hindi pagpasok sa trabaho.
Sinubukang arestuhin ng National Bureau of Investigation si Dela Rosa na nagdulot ng tensyon at sakitan.
Samantala, dinipensahan naman ni PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ang presensya ng pulisya sa Senado at sinabing “Our presence at the Senate is strictly a proactive security measure to ensure public order and the safety of the institution.”
“The PNP is here to provide perimeter security and prevent any potential civil disturbance arising from the current political situation,” dagdag pa niya.
“While the organization is aware of the political climate, they are bound by legal protocols, noting that the PNP maintains its institutional readiness for any scenario,” giit ni Nartatez. RNT/JGC
