© Provided by GMA News Online QCPD probers check the manhole that was used by thieves dubbed as 'termite gang' to gain entrance into a China Bank branch along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on Monday, October 2, 2017. GMA News
Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa on Monday ordered police regional directors to closely monitor banks, pawnshops, money remittance centers, and other establishments that could be targeted by robbery group Termite or Acetylene Gang.
“All regional directors are instructed to monitor banks, pawnshops. Monitor nila in coordination with security personnel of banks and pawnshops baka mamaya bibira na naman ang Termite Gang,” Dela Rosa said at a press conference.
He said there should be maximum police visibility during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day as the public visit their departed loved ones.
He also reminded the business owners to double their security and coordinate with the police stations.
“We are reminding you to to double your security during Undas and don’t forget to coordinate with the police para monitor yung inyong financial establishments. Baka may tunnel na sa ilalim, after long vacation magulat kayo butas na yung sahig at mawala na yung vault, hinakot ng Termite Gang,” he said.
He added the police should also closely monitor the treasurer’s office of the local government units.
“I am also reminding regional directors to act on this issue accordingly, padala ng patrols sa financial hubs and coordinate with security personnel,” he said. — Amita Legaspi/RSJ, GMA News