drug suspects arrested

THE CITY’S anti-drug team dismantled and arrested top drug personalities while serving a search warrant in Menterbro, Barangay Ilang, Bunawan District on Tuesday, June 9.

The joint raid, executed in Bago Uma, also yielded more than ₱442,000 worth of suspected shabu along with an unlicensed .45 caliber firearm.

According to the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), the presence of the handgun showed how dangerous the suspects were.

The operation was spearheaded by the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) and the City Special Operations Group (CSOG), under the tactical command of Maj. Bernie B. Suaga.

The Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit XI, City Intelligence Unit, 1st and 2nd City Mobile Force Companies, Bunawan Police Station (PS6), the Mobile Patrol Unit, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency XI also joined the operation.

City police director Col Peter Bauzon Madria said, “This relentless drive is anchored on the DCPO’s vision of a drug-free Davao City—one that upholds public safety, restores community trust, and protects the future of its people, especially the youth.” 

The DCPO also credited local residents for providing actionable intelligence that allowed operatives to precisely map out the suspects’ location and execute the warrant without incident.

The suspects are currently detained and face stringent criminal charges for violating Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act).