Manila, Sept. 4 -- Several police officers were flagged for driving without licenses or with unregistered vehicles during a surprise inspection conducted by the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) at the main gate of Camp Crame, Quezon City, on Thursday.

In a press briefing, HPG spokesperson Lt. Nadame Malang said the inspection was ordered by newly appointed PNP-Highway Patrol Group director Col. Hansel Marantan to ensure that PNP personnel comply with vehicle and traffic laws.

"The purpose of this operation is to ensure that all policemen are also following the law, the rules and regulations in relation to motor vehicles. We also want to make it a point that all motor vehicle owners should have their motor vehicl...