HOUSTON, Texaqs (KTRK) -- Two Houston Police Department officers have been relieved of duty as internal affairs investigators look into allegations that an unauthorized tracking device was secretly placed on a suspect's vehicle without a warrant, according to sources.
The situation reportedly came to light after the suspect, who was already under investigation, recorded video capturing an individual placing a tracker on his car. Sources told ABC13 that the device was purchased online and was not issued by the department.
HPD confirms that two officers have been removed from active duty. Although they are not currently working, they remain on paid status. The officers have not been charged with a crime, and ABC13 is not identifying them at this time.
One of the officers is an 18-year HP

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