PNP, online shop promise to stop unauthorized sale of police uniforms

File photo of a PNP uniform (INQUIRER.net)

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) has partnered with an online selling platform to track down persons who are illegally selling police uniforms.

This comes, following reports of individuals purportedly using the site on the internet in their criminal activities.

Philippine National Police director Benjamin Acorda Jr. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lazada Group during Monday’s flag ceremony at PNP headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City.

“At the heart of this agreement is our shared determination to combat the proliferation of unauthorized selling of counterfeit and substandard uniforms, insignias, and accouterments,” Acorda said in his speech.

“Not only does it compromise the integrity of our organization, but it also poses a serious threat to public safety and security,” he added.

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