THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) arrested 94 individuals and confiscated over P600,000 of illegal drugs from Aug. 17 to Aug. 23.
Acting city director Col Mannan C. Muarip said they conducted 36 anti-illegal drug operations leading to the arrest of 41 suspects.
Authorities seized a total of 99.77 grams of shabu, with a standard drug price (SDP) value of over P678,000, and 110.10 grams of marijuana, valued at P13,212.
The DCPO also focused on tracking down individuals with standing warrants. A total of 39 operations against wanted persons resulted in 39 arrests, 13 of whom were classified as “most wanted.”
Additionally, 12 anti-illegal gambling operations were carried out, resulting in the apprehension of 12 gamblers and the seizure of P4,790 in bet money. All 12 cases have been filed.
Crackdown on loose firearms
In a concerted effort to reduce the number of illegal weapons in the city, the police conducted six operations targeting loose firearms.
These efforts led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of three firearms. Two additional firearms were surrendered and one was turned in for safekeeping.
Photo courtesy of DCPO
