THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) seized nearly P4 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested over 200 suspects in several operations in February.
Acting city director Col. Mannan C. Muarip credited the month’s “significant breakthroughs” to a unified strategy involving local government units, barangay officials, and heightened community cooperation.
The DCPO’s anti-illegal drug campaign remained the most active front, with 184 operations conducted throughout the month. These operations led to the arrest of 207 drug personalities, the seizure of 484.76 grams of shabu and 5,512.07 grams of marijuana, with a total street value of P3,957,823.20.
Police also filed 222 drug-related cases in court.
In the same vein, police arrested 159 fugitives, with 75 classified as “most wanted persons,” while 84 others were wanted for various criminal offenses.
For loose firearms, the DCPO launched 32 operations, resulting in 12 arrests and the confiscation of 15 guns. Under “Oplan Katok,” an additional 12 firearms were voluntarily surrendered, and six were turned in for safekeeping.
Finally, 49 anti-illegal gambling operations led to the arrest of 60 individuals, the confiscation of P17,671 in bet money, and the filing of 46 cases in court.
“The success of DCPO’s operations is not solely the result of law enforcement efforts, but also the active participation of the community and barangay leaders,” Muarip said. “Together, we are building a stronger, safer, and more resilient Davao City.”
