Cebu City Police Deny Viral Claim of Misusing Impounded Motorcycle
The Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has firmly denied allegations that went viral on social media, claiming that a police officer misused an impounded motorcycle for personal purposes. According to a TEU personnel who requested anonymity, the post is entirely false, as the motorcycle was merely being transported from the South Road Properties (SRP) to the CCPO camp for turnover to the impounding area.
Official Explanation from TEU
The TEU emphasized that all motorcycles seized due to illegal mufflers on Saturday, February 28, 2026, were ordered to be gathered at the CCPO for collective loading onto a truck bound for the impounding area. They stressed that all unit members have government-issued motorcycles, eliminating any reason to use civilian vehicles. Before the motorcycle was taken to the camp, it was officially recorded in the blotter to legitimize the transfer process.
Police Colonel's Response and Investigation
Despite the TEU's clarification, Police Colonel George Ylanan, the city police chief, was not satisfied and immediately ordered investigators to probe the truth behind the viral post. "The investigation is ongoing, and we have requested the complainant to file a formal complaint so that the concerned party can address it in a proper forum," stated Ylanan. He urged the motorcycle owner to submit a formal complaint to trace the incident through proper channels and allow the officer involved a chance to defend himself.
Origin of the Controversy
The controversy began when a netizen posted a photo of their motorcycle, which was impounded at the SRP on Saturday for having an illegal muffler. The image showed it being driven by a police officer wearing a "TEU" vest on Sunday, March 1. The owner was shocked, believing their vehicle was being exploited while in police custody, leading to threats of legal action.
