The Superior Police Council, the highest administrative organism of the National Police body, voted to fire 118 policemen, including nine officers. Many of those involved had police records before joining the force. As reported by the Listin Diario, one of the council’s resolutions was an agreement to request that the Executive Branch dismiss the nine officers and 109 enlisted agents. The Listin also reported that the council will review 91 cases of NP members who have now been suspended. The Council defends its decision based on the fact that “members of the National Police have, in fact, been involved in shameful acts that breached the law and morality.” Several of the fired police agents had been involved in drug operations, while many others had police rap sheets prior to their enlistment in the force. A total of 3 captains, 4 first lieutenants, 2 second lieutenants and 27 sergeants are among the 104 former members of the NP now facing criminal charges in civilian courts.