A Traffic Officer-in-Command in Phuentsholing has been suspended following alleged involvement in a bribery case, last week.
The police officer is accused of having accepted bribes to manipulate the weight of a consignment belonging to an Indian national, who has also been detained.
The Chief of Police said an investigation was carried out following a tip-off, which confirmed the officer’s involvement.
The Police also suspect involvement of several other stakeholders.
Brigadier Kipchu Namgyel said further investigations are being carried by a team comprising of officials from the Traffic Police, RSTA and the Regional Revenue and Customs in Phuentsholing.
