Suspects in Edsa robbery rise to 12

Inspector Joseph De Vera, one of the suspects in the Edsa abduction-robbery, is presented to media by police officials during a press conference at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame. LYN RILLON/PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

MANILA, Philippines—The number of suspects involved in the alleged abduction and robbery on Edsa last week has risen to 12, a radio report said.

Eastern Police District (EPD) Director Chief Superintendent Abelardo Villacorta was quoted as saying Police Officer 2 Jonathan Rodriguez, who was also tagged in the crime, has implicated Police Senior Inspector Allan Emlano of the Caloocan City Police in the robbery-abduction.

The report, however, said Emlano has gone on leave of absence since January 2013.

Villacorta said two other individuals were also involved in the incident but the police official has not disclosed their identities.

Police operatives earlier arrested Chief Inspector Joseph de Vera, deputy commander of the La Loma police station in Quezon City and Police Officer 2 Jonathan Rodriguez.

Other Quezon City policemen,  were also tagged in the crime, namely:

– Senior Inspector Oliver Villanueva

-Senior Police Officer 1 Ramil Hachero

-Police Officer 2 Weavin Masa

-Police Officer 2 Mark de Paz

-Police Officer 2 Jerome Datinguinoo

-Police Officer 2 Ebonn Decatoria

A dismissed police official identified as  Inspector Marco Polo Estrera was also involved in the incident.

On Tuesday, the Philippine National Police said it is set to file administrative cases against the uniformed police involved in the incident.

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