Two British Columbia police officers have been arrested and released while on vacation in Cuba.
The identities of the two officers, one from the Vancouver Police Department and the other from the Port Moody Police Department, are not known.
The Port Moody Police Department said it takes allegations of misconduct concerning its officers seriously, in statement issued on Wednesday.
“We have referred this matter to the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner so they can monitor the situation,” wrote Sgt. Travis Carroll. “We have no additional information to offer at this time.”
Deputy Police Complaint Commissioner Rollie Woods told The Canadian Press that he believes the Port Moody officer was detained as a witness. He said that his office is still confirming details.
Woods also said that officers are bound by professional conduct standards outlined in the Police Act, no matter where they are in the world.
With files from The Canadian Press
