PNP nabs cop, traffic enforcer for alleged extortion racket in Makati

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MANILA, Philippines — Agents of the Philippine National Police-Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) arrested on Thursday a police officer and a traffic enforcer for allegedly extorting cash from truck drivers entering Dasmariñas Village in Makati City.

The PNP-IMEG identified the suspects as Patrolman John Lagao Felix, assigned as mobile patrol officer at the Makati City Police Station 2; and traffic enforcer Jason Parcon.

A report from IMEG said the suspects were arrested after allegedly receiving P600 from a complainant during an entrapment operation along Palm Avenue at around 5:45 a.m.

According to the police, the entrapment operation stemmed from the complaint of truck operator Silverio Samson who said the suspects were demanding P100 a day from drivers of each truck that enters the Dasmariñas Village.

Investigation showed that all the trucks, which are being used to transport materials for construction of structures in the village, have necessary permits to enter the said village.

The suspects are now under the custody of the PNP-IMEG to face charges of extortion. /jpv