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P7.1-M drug haul 

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron
  • Ma-a police handcuff high-value suspect 

AUTHORITIES seized more than P7.1 million worth of suspected shabu from a high-value drug suspect following a buy-bust in Purok 28, Barangay Ma-a, Talomo District at around 1 a.m. on Thursday, March 19.

The suspect, identified only by the alias Alex, 47, a resident of Mintal, was arrested in a joint operation of the Ma-a Police Station (PS16), led by PMAJ Philip Dave A. Uddin, and the Davao City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU), under PLT Joel D. Lucero Jr.

Recovered from the suspect were two large sachets containing a substance believed to be shabu, according to the report. 

The first sachet, used as the buy-bust item, has an estimated standard drug price of P340,000. Further search yielded the second sachet in his possession, which was valued at P6.8 million.

Aside from the illegal drugs, operatives recovered the P50,000 buy-bust money, a mobile phone, a driver’s license, and a gray Yamaha NMAX motorcycle used by the suspect.

Alex is facing a charge for violations of sections 5 and 11 of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002). He is currently in the custody of the Ma-a Police Station.

Police authorities also coordinated with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI in the buy-bust operation.

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Mechanic, female companion arrested in Matina Pangi drug sting

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

TWO DRUG suspects were arrested by the Davao City police in a buy-bust operation at around 11:33 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, at Iñego Village, Kilometer 8, Matina Pangi.

Davao City Police Office (DCPO) spokesperson Captain Hazel Caballero identified the suspects as alias Kusa, a 27-year-old motorcycle mechanic, and Rubie, 20, both residents of the area.

They were arrested in a joint operation by the Baliok Police Station (PS17) personnel and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI operatives.

Authorities seized 12 sachets of suspected shabu with a combined weight of approximately 6.4 grams and a total standard drug price of P43,520. Also recovered were the P500 marked bill, a brown belt bag, and various identification cards.

The suspects are now in police custody facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

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Provincial gov’t employee nabbed in Digos City drug sting

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

A 59-YEAR-OLD provincial government employee was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Purok Bayanihan, Barangay Zone 2, Digos City, at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5. 

The sting was a joint effort of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI and the Davao del Sur Police Provincial Office Drug Enforcement Unit.

Authorities moved in to arrest the suspect after he allegedly sold one plastic sachet of suspected shabu worth ₱8,000 to an undercover PDEA agent acting as a poseur-buyer.

Following the arrest, a search led to the recovery of five heat-sealed sachets of suspected shabu weighing 9 grams and costing ₱72,000, various drug paraphernalia, and the marked buy-bust money.

The suspect is currently in custody and faces a charge for violating Republic Act No. 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

PDEA XI regional director Gaspi emphasized that the arrest of a government worker underscores the agency’s “no-nonsense” approach to the drug war. “This arrest serves as a reminder to the public that authorities remain committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free community, regardless of the suspect’s position,” Gaspi stated.

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City’s top 5 drug target, cohort nabbed in P183-K Davao buy-bust

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

AUTHORITIES arrested a high-value drug suspect listed as the city’s fifth most wanted and his female companion during an early morning buy-bust operation along Monteverde Extension, Poblacion District on Monday, Dec. 22.

The suspects were identified by their aliases as Kol, 29, and Sheila, 25. 

Captain Hazel Tuazon, the spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office, described Kol as a high-value individual (HVI) and the top 5 city-level priority target. Both suspects are residents of Barangay Wilfredo Aquino.

The joint operation was carried out at approximately 3:52 a.m. at 2nd Avenue, Monteverde Extension, Barangay 27-C.

The sting was a coordinated effort between the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU), led by Lt. Mark Ferd Barte under the supervision of Lt. Col. Randy Sambalod, and the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit (RPDEU) XI, led by Lt. Richard Dionisio under the supervision of Lt. Col. Maynard Pascual.

 The operation was conducted in coordination with the Sta. Ana Police Station and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI.

Recovered from the scene was a heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing a white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu. 

The seized illegal drugs have an estimated standard drug price of P183,600.

In addition to the suspected drugs, operatives recovered: P1,000 marked bill used in the transaction, 69 pieces of P1,000 machine-copied “boodle” money, a brown sling bag, and a mobile phone.

The evidence was processed, photographed, and inventoried at the site of the arrest in the presence of the suspects and required witnesses.

Both suspects are currently in police custody and face charges for violating Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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Barangay chairman, the cohort arrested in an anti-drug operation in Sulop

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

AN INCUMBENT barangay captain and his alleged cohort were arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by multiple law enforcement units on Monday evening, Dec. 15, 2025, in Purok 7, Barangay Roxas, Sulop, Davao del Sur. 

Operatives from the Davao del Sur Provincial Office of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit, and the Sulop Municipal Police Station coordinated the operation, which took place at around 10:15 p.m.

According to Nephi Noli Dimaandal, the spokesperson of PDEA XI, the barangay captain, identified by his alias Kap, 36, was apprehended after selling one heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu worth ₱8,000 to a PDEA operative acting as a poseur-buyer. 

His cohort, identified as Dionisio, was likewise arrested during the operation.

Seized from the suspects were an additional four heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu weighing approximately 23 grams, with an estimated street value of ₱156,400, along with the marked buy-bust money used in the operation.

The arrested suspects are currently under the custody of PDEA XI. 

They will face charges for violations of Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs) and Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs), Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

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Minors rescued

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

DCPO seizes ₱372,000 worth of marijuana in anti-drug sting

THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) caught two minors during a buy-bust operation on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, as law enforcers seized an estimated ₱372,000 worth of suspected marijuana from the two suspects.

The operation, led by the City Drug Enforcement Unit at around 11:15 a.m. in Purok 15, Barangay 5-A, resulted in the arrest of two individuals, identified as alias Dang, 16 years old, and his cohort, alias Kaloy, 17.

Police listed alias Dang as Regional Priority Target Number 4. 

The two were apprehended after they handed over one plastic sachet containing suspected marijuana leaves to the undercover officer for P500. Further inspection yielded two more plastic sachets, one plastic containing suspected marijuana leaves with fruiting tops, and one transparent plastic brick with what appeared to be weed. 

Acting city director Colonel Mannan C. Muarip said the operation was part of the organization’s steadfast and intensified campaign against illegal drugs.

In a statement, the DCPO stressed that illegal drugs continue to pose a grave threat, fueling criminality and weakening the moral fabric of communities.

The operation, according to the DCPO, “stands as a testament to the commitment, discipline, and vigilance of DCPO personnel in their relentless efforts to eradicate illegal drug activities.”

The police office further urged the active cooperation of the community, emphasizing that through vigilance, timely reporting, and partnership with law enforcement, Davao City can remain a safe, drug-free, and peaceful community for all.

Lt Joel D. Lucero Jr. headed the CDEU sting under the supervision of their chief, Lt Col Randy P. Sambalod.

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P4.5-M worth of shabu seized, 2 nabbed in Carmen drug bust

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

AUTHORITIES arrested two drug suspects during an early morning buy-bust operation on Nov. 25, 2025, in Purok 7, Barangay Ising, Carmen.

Nephi Noli Dimaandal, the spokesperson of PDEA XI, identified the suspects as alias Dodong and Jun, who were apprehended at approximately 2:48 a.m.

Dimaandal said they were arrested after allegedly conspiring to sell one medium heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing approximately 25 grams of suspected shabu (Methamphetamine hydrochloride), which has an estimated street value of ₱125,000, to a PDEA poseur-buyer.

The main haul seized during the operation included 11 additional sachets of suspected shabu in various sizes, weighing approximately 550 grams. This bulk seizure has an estimated street value of ₱4,400,000.

Drug paraphernalia and the marked buy-bust money were also recovered.The total estimated street value of all seized illegal drugs is approximately ₱4,525,000.

The operation was a coordinated effort involving agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI, specifically its Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro provincial offices, in partnership with the 2nd Davao del Norte Provincial Mobile Force Company, and the Carmen Municipal Police Station.

The suspects are now detained and will be facing a charge for violating Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

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Rogue cop

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron
  • Patrolman, security manager nabbed for selling high-powered firearms

A POLICE sting ensnared a patrolman and his civilian accomplice along Roxas Avenue, in front of a prominent University, early Monday, Oct. 13. 

The operation, conducted at approximately 4:50 a.m., targeted the illicit sale of high-powered firearms in violation of Republic Act (RA) No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

The Davao City Police Office only identified the arrested individuals as Louie, a manager of a security agency and resident of Prudential Village, Daliao, Toril; and Muhammad, a Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel assigned to Regional Mobile Force Battalion 14, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, and a resident of Sirawan, Toril.

The City Intelligence Team-RID XI, Police Station 1 (Sta. Ana), Regional Special Operations Group /RPDEU XI, and other intelligence units under the direction of Col Melvin Montante, chief of the Regional Intelligence Division XI, launched the operation.

According to the report, a police undercover agent purchased the firearms from the suspects during the buy-bust. Authorities recovered an array of weapons and materiel, including the following:

  • Two M4 assault rifles (Colt Defense and Bushmaster models)
  • One 9mm Pietro Beretta pistol (identified as PNP property)
  • Two (2) Caliber .45 pistols (Colt and Limcat models)
  • Assorted magazines and live ammunition for the confiscated weapons.

They also impounded the Toyota Vios (dark brown, plate number AHA 4983) used in the transaction.

The suspects, along with the seized firearms and other pieces of evidence, are now in police custody.

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P3.60-M worth of shabu, ecstasy seized from big-time dealer 

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

A SUSPECTED big-time drug pusher was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI and the San Pedro Police Station at 4:40 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2025, at Lower Madapo, Barangay 8-A.

The subject of the operation, identified as alias Bryan, 21, single, and a resident of the said place, was arrested after selling a sachet containing suspected shabu to an undercover PDEA Agent.

The contraband he gave to the agent weighed approximately 10 grams and was valued at ₱40,000. 

Upon his arrest, authorities found approximately 500 grams of suspected shabu, valued at around ₱3,400,000, and 96 pieces of suspected methylenedioxymethamphetamine (or ecstasy tablets), valued at around ₱163,200, in his possession. 

They also seized drug paraphernalia and the marked buy-bust money from the suspect.

Charges for violation of sections 5, 11, and 12, Article II of Republic Act (R.A.) 9165 (The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) are now being prepared against him.

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High-value target

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron
  • Alias Angkol, ‘Top 7’ drug suspect, arrested

A TOP seven high-value target in Davao City was arrested in a police operation in Palcata Drive, Barangay Vicente Hizon, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

The operation, led by the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), also resulted in the confiscation of approximately P272,000 worth of suspected shabu.

The operation to catch alias Angkol was a collaborative effort of the City Drug Enforcement Unit and City Special Operations Group (CSOG), along with the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit XI, the City Intelligence Unit, Police Station 4, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency XI.

Meanwhile, DCPO acting director PCol Mannan C. Muarip reiterated the police’s commitment to fighting illegal drugs.

“To those who dare poison our communities with illegal drugs: your days are numbered. We will hunt you down wherever you hide, we will dismantle your networks piece by piece, and we will put you behind bars,” Muarip said.

He emphasized that no amount of influence, money, or power would shield them from the full force of the law.

Muarip also praised his personnel for their dedication, urging them to continue their relentless efforts. He underscored that their mission is not just about enforcing the law but about protecting families and ensuring a safe and secure future for Davao City.

Photo courtesy of DCPO

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