MANILA, Sept. 12 -- Seven members of the Manila Police District-Drug Enforcement Unit (MPD-DEU) have been relieved following allegations of extortion and misconduct.

Upon Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso's order on Friday, MPD chief Brig. Gen. Arnold Abad relieved 7 DEU officers and directed them to report to the Personnel Holding and Accounting Unit.

Domagoso said he issued the directive to help restore public confidence in law enforcement as the case undergoes investigation.

"Walang lugar ang mga tolongges sa Lungsod ng Maynila, kahit pa sa hanay ng kapulisan (Those who commit wrongdoings have no place in the city of Manila)," he said in a statement.

"Kapag mali, mali. Hindi natin puwedeng palusutin ang mga abusado, lalo na ku...