AUTHORITIES nabbed the so-called “top 1 city-level most wanted person” in a joint operation along San Pedro Street, Barangay 38-D, at around 6:35 p.m. on Friday, March 6.
Davao City Police Office (DCPO) acting director Col. Mannan C. Muarip identified the suspect as alias Sammy, 47, a businessman and resident of Buhangin Proper.
Aside from being number one on the city’s list, Muarip said Sammy was also listed as the “top 9 most wanted person at the regional level under the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).
The suspect was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest for violations of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act).
The City Special Operations Group (CSOG) and City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU), under Lt Col. Randy P. Sambalod, led the operation that arrested the suspect.
Muarip, for his part, praised the dedication and professionalism of the operatives who gained another win in the DCPO’s campaign against illegal drugs and loose firearms.
