A municipal officer in Sopela arrested and removed from post
The Sopela town council has initiated disciplinary proceedings against an interim local police officer after being apprehended by national police agents. The official appeared before a judge and recovered his freedom with restrictions.
A municipal officer in Sopela arrested and removed from post
The Sopela town council has initiated disciplinary proceedings against an interim local police officer after being apprehended by national police agents. The official appeared before a judge and recovered his freedom with restrictions.
The arrest took place last Thursday. Given the severity of the facts, the municipal corporation decided to temporarily remove the officer from his duties and cease paying his salary whilst the investigation lasts. Additionally, his service pistol and identification badge have been confiscated until the inquiries conclude.
The local government justifies these measures as necessary to safeguard the proper functioning of public services and preserve the credibility of institutions before citizens. They have expressed their willingness to cooperate with the competent authorities and to adopt new resolutions as the case progresses.
For now, no information about the person involved or details of the case will be made public, in accordance with the confidentiality of the open judicial and administrative proceedings.
Source: Radio Nervión
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