drug den dismantled

AUTHORITIES dismantled a suspected drug den and arrested three individuals during a targeted buy-bust operation in Barangay Zone 1 on Wednesday morning, Jan. 21.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI, in coordination with the Davao del Sur Provincial Police, conducted the sting at approximately 11:05 a.m. in Sitio Tacub.

Authorities identified the primary target as 23-year-old alias Gaw, the alleged maintainer of the facility. 

The arrest was made after the suspect reportedly sold a 1.5-gram sachet of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu, to an undercover agent for ₱8,000.

Also apprehended during the raid were “Alias Giovanie,” a suspected employee of the den, and a visitor identified as “Alias Alnajer.”

During the subsequent search of the premises, PDEA agents recovered seven heat-sealed sachets containing roughly 25 grams of suspected shabu. 

The seized illegal drugs have an estimated street value of ₱200,000.

Aside from the drugs, officers also recovered sachets with residue, various drug paraphernalia, and the marked buy-bust money.

The suspects are currently in custody and will face charges for violating sections 5, 6, 7, and 11 of Republic Act 9165   (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).