A Police officer investigating criminal allegations against commissioner of police David Manning has been arrested and charged for causing disaffection within the police force.
Senior Sergeant Tinol Pakiapon is still locked up at Boroko cells since his arrest yesterday by members of NCD police.
NCD Metsupt Silva Sika says Pakiapon is charged under section 136 of the police act 1998 for causing disaffection within members of RPNGC.
NCD Metsupt Silva Sika says Pakiapon's bail has been refused as he is still being interviewed by members of the criminal investigations division.
Metsupt Sika says a part from his criminal charge he is also suspended for 21 days on three serious disciplinary charges.
Pakiapon was investigating allegations of rape and murder against Commissioner David Manning at the time of his arrest.
Several legal ptactioners have seen the arrest of Pakiapon as an attempt to pervert the course of justice.
A senior lawyer who wished to remain anonymous says Detective Senior Sergeant Tinol Pakiapon was just executing his constitutional duty and his arrest is uncalled for.
Meanwhile the penalty for causing disaffection under the police act 1998 is prison term not exceeding 5 years.
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