Eleven police officers assigned to the North Eastern Division were detained for questioning on Monday by officers of the Professional Standards Bureau.
Guardian Media was told that the officers – one police sergeant, one police corporal and eight officers are to be questioned in connection with a missing police-issued Galil rifle.
The officers were round up by PSB officers from their respective homes and offices throughout the day on Monday into the night.
An officer assigned to the North Eastern Division, was allegedly at a ‘Zess’ party on Christmas Eve when he placed down the weapon, with its two loaded magazines somewhere beyond his reach. The officer, who returned to base on Christmas Day about ten hours later realised that his firearm and ammunition were missing.
Reporter: Rhondor Dowlat Rostant