Police officers demoted, dismissed

Police officers demoted, dismissed

PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Four officers at the provincial
police office have been demoted for various violations, while
another was dismissed, Antara reported.

The punishment was meted out in a ceremony conducted by Police
Chief Brig. Gen. Deddi Gandrijadi yesterday. The officers, found
guilty of abusing their authority and violating police code of
conduct, were chief sergeants Beni Ardian, Nasri, Edward Pahlevi
and Ujang Kopli. They were demoted by one rank, while Second Sgt.
Arben was dismissed.

The police chief said the officers had received bribes from a
suspected drug dealer. (swe)