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Police tracker teams mobilized to serve ICC warrant vs. Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa faces an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity in connection with the previous administration’s anti-illegal drug campaign.
PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the tracker teams were deployed in coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
"We will perform our legal duty professionally and without political bias, ensuring that the process remains dignified and secure for all parties involved," he said in a statement.
Nartatez said the units were ordered to observe maximum tolerance and professionalism, in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.
"The Philippine National Police operates strictly under the rule of law. I have issued clear instructions to all local and specialized units that any enforcement action concerning Senator Dela Rosa must be executed with absolute transparency, full adherence to police operational procedures, and the utmost respect for human rights," he said.
'Best to surrender'
In an interview with reporters, Nartatez said it would be best for Dela Rosa to surrender, noting his record as a police officer.
"He is a former police officer. Napakaganda ng career niya, especially in the fight against crime and maintaining peace not only in Mindanao but the whole country (He had a stellar police career, especially in the fight against crime and the maintenance of peace, not only in Mindanao but the whole country)," he said.
"Imagine the resources in the conduct of [a] manhunt… kung puwede naman siyang mag-surrender (if he can surrender), why not? Yield himself. That is the most peaceful at saka pinakamaganda (and the best option)," he added.
He also said the PNP Custodial Facility remains open should Dela Rosa choose to surrender and seek protective custody.
Still in PH
In a briefing, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Director Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II said Dela Rosa is still in the country.
"Just like [fugitive businessman] Atong Ang, Senator Bato is still inside the country, and we will enforce that warrant of arrest," he said when asked to confirm information that Dela Rosa has left the country through an illegal "backdoor" exit.
Morico also declined to discuss in detail the operations being conducted to track down Dela Rosa
“The mindset of Senator Dela Rosa is the same as the mindset ng mga PNP personnel na active ngayon (who are active). We must remember na dati siyang PNP officer (that he was once a PNP officer)," he said.
Dela Rosa, who served as PNP chief under former president Rodrigo Duterte from 2016 to 2018, was under Senate protective custody until he left the Senate premises around 2:30 a.m. on May 14 aboard a white Toyota Fortuner allegedly owned by Senator Robin Padilla. (PNA)
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