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Police arrest top drug target in ₱7.7-M sting

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

A TOP drug target and his lady accomplice were arrested on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, during a sting operation that also yielded more than ₱7.7 million worth of suspected shabu, according to the Davao City Police Office (DCPO).

The joint operation, executed at 3:04 p.m. in Ward 10-B, New Town, Barangay Bago Gallera on July 1, targeted a designated “Top Priority Illegal Drug Personality,” police identified as alias Brad.

Police Station 17 (Baliok) personnel, under the command of PMAJ Major Harold S. Untalan, spearheaded the buy-bust. The 2nd City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) and the City Intelligence Unit (CIU) served as reinforcements.

According to police inventory, the shabu seized during the encounter had an estimated street value of ₱7,723,440.

DCPO director PCOL Peter B. Madria commended the inter-agency team, saying the arrest was a major victory in the city’s aggressive, intelligence-driven anti-drugs campaign.

“The DCPO remains unyielding at the absolute forefront of the war on drugs through aggressive, intelligence-driven operations and strong community cooperation,” Madria said in a statement.

Both suspects are currently detained and face heavy criminal charges under Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002). 

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High-value target yields P210-K in shabu in Ma-a buy-bust

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

OPERATIVES of Police Station 16 (Ma-a) arrested a “high-value” drug suspect and seized approximately ₱210,800 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation on Sunday morning.

The suspect, identified by the alias Arce, was apprehended at approximately 11:57 a.m. on April 26 at Purok 1-B, Lower Dampa, Barangay Magtuod. Police records identify Arce as a recidivist and a high-value individual (HVI) in the local drug trade.

The operation, led by Ma-a police station commander, Maj Philip Dave A. Uddin, is part of the Davao City Police Office’s (DCPO) intensified campaign against illegal drugs under city director Col Peter Bauzon Madria.

“This successful operation highlights our firm resolve to dismantle drug networks and hold repeat offenders accountable,” Madria said in a statement. 

He credited the arrest to the “high level of coordination” between law enforcement, barangay officials, and vigilant community members.

The confiscated illegal drugs have been turned over for laboratory examination, and the suspect is facing a charge for violating Republic Act 9165( Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

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Driver nabbed in Davao checkpoint chase; shabu recovered after highway collision

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

A 25-YEAR-OLD driver is in police custody following a pursuit that began at a routine checkpoint and ended in a highway collision and the recovery of illegal drugs at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at a joint checkpoint in Purok 2, Barangay Lacson, Calinan District.

The suspect, identified only as alias Alan, a resident of Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, was apprehended by a joint task force near the Davao-Bukidnon Highway after attempting to evade authorities.

Alan was behind the wheel of a white Toyota Grandia van carrying 11 passengers when he was flagged for a routine inspection by Task Force Davao and the 2nd City Mobile Force Company (2nd CMFC-DCPO).

The situation escalated when a member of Task Force Davao questioned the suspect regarding a brown eyeglasses case inside the vehicle.

Instead of complying, Alan reportedly accelerated the van to flee, colliding with a white Isuzu D-Max belonging to the China International Water and Electric Corporation that was positioned directly in front of him.

Following the collision, the suspect continued his flight toward the Davao-Bukidnon Highway. Personnel from the 2nd CMFC and Task Force Davao pursued the vehicle, successfully flagging it down at Purok 10, Calinan Poblacion.

Authorities witnessed the suspect exiting the van and throwing the eyeglasses case into a nearby waterway. 

Upon recovery at 11:29 a.m., investigators discovered: Four heated sachets suspected to be shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride), and rolled aluminum foil (improvised tooter).

The seized drugs have an estimated street value of P10,812.

The operation was a coordinated effort under the supervision of PMAJ Rowel Saludrez (2nd CMFC), PMAJ Robel Batapa Saavedra (PS10), and Major Joy Damasco (Task Force Davao).

For now the suspect will face violation of RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002): Specifically Sections 11 (Possession) and 12 (Possession of Equipment/Paraphernalia), Article 151 of the Revised Penal Code: Resistance and Disobedience to a Person in Authority, RA 4136 (Land Transportation Code): Administrative charges involving both the suspect and the vehicle owner.

The suspect is currently being held at Police Station 10 Calinan pending further investigation and the formal filing of cases in court.

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Calinan police arrest top city drug target, seize P238-K worth of shabu

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE CALINAN Police Station has arrested a top-level drug personality and seized approximately P238,000 worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation on Sept. 13, 2025, in Barangay Calinan Poblacion.

The operation, led by Major Robel Saavedra, station commander of Calinan Police Station, resulted in the apprehension of alias Dong.

Davao City Police Office spokesperson Capt Hazel Tuazon identified the suspect as a Top 10 city-level high-value individual (HVI) on their drug target list.

According to Acting City Director Col Mannan Muarip, the operation was conducted at 4:08 p.m. near the corner of Davao-Bukidnon Road and Guiho Street.

The confiscated items included several sachets of suspected shabu.Muarip emphasized that a unified effort is essential to building a drug-free and secure Davao City.

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Police seize P146-K in illicit drugs

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) arrested a drug suspect and confiscated over ₱146,000 worth of suspected shabu around 10 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2025, at Purok 5-A, Barangay 23-C. 

Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to the D.A.V.A.O. framework—Discipline, Action, Virtue, Accountability, and Order.

The operation, led by Police Station 1-Sta. Ana, led to the apprehension of alias Mak Mak, a street-level individual (SLI).

Col Mannan C. Muarip, acting city director, said the achievement reflected the DCPO’s comprehensive strategy to combat illegal drugs. 

“Illegal drugs remain a poison that slowly kills the potential of our people, especially the youth,” Muarip stated. “It tears families apart, fuels criminality, and undermines the very foundation of our communities.”

He also said the operation underscored the effectiveness of the D.A.V.A.O. framework in ensuring the safety and order. 

Muarip vowed to continue the relentless campaign against drugs until Davao City is “safe, orderly, and drug-free.”

Photo courtesy of DCPO

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Police seize over ₱100-K worth of ‘shabu’ in Maa bust

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

POLICE Station 16 in Ma-a successfully arrested a high-value target and confiscated more than ₱108,000 worth of suspected illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation at 12:27 p.m. in Midland Village, Barangay Ma-a, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.

The suspect, identified as alias Choy, was ranked as top seven drug target at the city-level.

Davao City Police Office (DCPO) acting director Col Mannan C. Muarip lauded the operation, which was led by Police Station 16 OIC Major Philip Dave U. Uddin.

“Illegal drugs remain a poison that slowly kills the potential of our people, especially the youth,” said Muarip.

 “It tears families apart, fuels criminality, and undermines the very foundation of our communities. Let this arrest serve as a stern warning: in Davao City, there is no place for drug pushers and users.”

Photo courtesy of DCPO

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₱896-K worth of shabu seized at Davao City

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

₱896-K worth of shabu seized at Davao City 

By Rhoda Grace B Saron AUTHORITIES confiscated ₱895,725.00 worth of suspected shabu from a suspect during a joint operation at the Sirawan, Toril, checkpoint at around 7:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

The operation, conducted by Task Force Davao (TFD) and the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), led to the arrest of alias Alnor, 30, a resident of Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, and a vendor-farmer from Lanao del Sur.

 He was traveling toward Davao City on a silver Toyota Hiace van with plate number FJH 138 when authorities conducted a thorough inspection.

During the inspection, law enforcement personnel recovered 19 sachets of what was believed to be shabu weighing 119.43 grams.

He was turned over to the Toril Police Station, facing a charge for violating Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002). 

Colonel Rodrigo A. Mariñas Jr., commander of Task Force Davao, lauded the dedication and vigilance of the TFD and DCPO personnel, which are crucial in preventing the entry of contraband.

Photo courtesy of Task Force Davao 

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