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DCPO arrests 98, seizes P400-K in illegal drugs in weeklong crackdown

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) arrested 98 individuals for various offenses and confiscated illegal drugs valued at nearly half a million pesos in a series of operations from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1.

Acting DCPO director, Col Mannan C. Muarip said they launched 40 anti-illegal drug operations, resulting in the arrest of 42 suspects and the confiscation of 56.525 grams of shabu (estimated drug price of P384,370), and 136.26 grams of marijuana (standard drug price of P16,351.20).

The police also conducted 11 anti-illegal gambling operations, leading to the arrest of 10 gamblers, seizure of P2,979 in bet money, and the filing of 10 cases.

In 46 operations against wanted persons, authorities arrested 46 individuals, including 23 considered as most wanted persons. Finally, three guns were surrendered, and three were turned in for safekeeping in the operation against loose firearms.

Muarip said these achievements reflect not only the dedication of the men and women of DCPO but also the strong partnership with the community, barangay officials, and the Local Government Unit. Together, we continue to build a safer and more peaceful Davao City.

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PRO XI seizes over ₱28-M in illegal drugs, nabs 162 most wanted in two months

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE POLICE Regional Office XI has seized over ₱28 million in various anti-drug operations and arrested more than 400 wanted individuals in 1,483 anti-crime operations from Aug. 26 to Oct. 13. 

BGen Joseph R. Arguelles, PRO XI regional director, lauded law enforcers for an “exceptional operational and administrative performance.” 

He said the most significant achievement during the period was the intensified campaign against illegal drugs.  The PRO XI conducted 533 operations, leading to the arrest of 597 drug personalities, including 102 high-value individuals.

The total dangerous drugs seized reached a Dangerous Drugs Board value of ₱28,258,843.72, including 3.4 kilograms of shabu, valued at ₱23.4 million, and 38.3 kilograms of dried marijuana leaves, valued at ₱4.6 million.

Officials noted the seizure of over ₱1.5 million worth of illegal drugs in a single anti-drug operation.

Cracking down on criminality

Meanwhile, authorities also arrested 425 fugitives, including 162 most wanted persons and 112 top most wanted persons.

As part of its anti-criminality campaign, police also launched 193 operations on illegal gambling and 151 operations on loose firearms.

Moreover, six operations led to the arrest of seven individuals and the confiscation of smuggled goods valued at over ₱2.2 million.

But the PRO XI also continued its internal cleansing operations to eliminate “rogues in the service” by filing 69 administrative cases and resolving 60.

“Our success is built on teamwork, discipline, and an untiring drive to serve and protect our communities,” he said,

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Warrant yields P340-K in shabu 

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

AUTHORITIES arrested a top six city-level high-value individual and seized P340,000 worth of illegal drugs in a successful police operation around 10:30 a.m. in Barangay Ma-a, Talomo District on Saturday morning, Oct. 11. 

According to the report, alias Jong-Jong, a 35-year-old married man, a resident of Purok 13, Bugac, also yielded a firearm.

He was arrested for violations of Republic Act (RA) 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act) and RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

The Ma-a Police Station (PS16), led by station commander Major Philip Dave Uddin, implemented Search Warrant No. 2579, signed by Regional Trial Court XI Executive Judge Rowena M Apao-Adlawan.

Authorities seized from the suspect five heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing a white crystalline substance believed to be shabu, with an estimated total weight of 50 grams.

They also confiscated a Caliber .45 ACP Forjas Taurus Model pistol, a magazine, and three pieces of live ammunition from the businessman.

The suspect is now under police custody pending the filing of cases.

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P3.7 M worth of shabu seized from a student at Sirawan checkpoint 

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

A 31-YEAR-OLD male student was arrested after nearly ₱4 million worth of suspected shabu was seized from him at the Task Force Sirawan checkpoint in Toril District around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) identified the suspect only as alias Jade, a resident of Magsaysay, Carmen, Davao del Norte. He was arrested during a checkpoint when a Task Force Davao soldier operating the X-ray scanner noticed the suspect’s suspicious behavior. 

As the passenger was about to place his bag on the X-ray machine, a small heat-sealed plastic sachet containing a white crystalline substance, suspected to be shabu, fell to the floor.

PCpl Dela Rosa approached and asked him to lift his sweater, which revealed several plastic sachets of suspected shabu wrapped around his waist.

In total, authorities confiscated 12 sachets of the white crystalline substance, with an estimated street drug price of ₱3,757,000.00.

DCPO spokesperson Captain Hazel Tuazon said the suspect will face a charge for violating Sec. 11, Article II of Republic Act (R.A.) 9165 (The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

The confiscated evidence has been turned over to the Regional Field Unit XI for laboratory examination.

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Tourist police nab bus aide for P688-K worth of shabu at Ecoland terminal

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

PERSONNEL of the Tourist Police Unit and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines-Task Force Davao (CAA-TF Davao) arrested a bus conductor for reported illegal drug possession at 5 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

According to the Davao City Police Office report, the suspect in the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal after yielding shabu with an estimated value of ₱688,794.

The suspect is currently detained at the DCPO Police Station 15 (Ecoland) and will be formally charged with violating Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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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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P673-K worth of shabu seized in Davao City drug bust

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

MORE THAN P600,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized from two individuals in a buy-bust operation conducted early Thursday morning, Sept. 18, around 3:22 a.m. in Purok 8-A, Riverbed, Barangay 21-C.

Police only identified them as Madam, a 43-year-old female resident of Barangay Agdao Proper, and Alias Andoy, a 31-year-old male resident of Purok 3B, Barangay 23-C.

The Sta. Ana Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit, in coordination with the PDEA, recovered 99 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of P673,200. 

The seized evidence also included five sachets of the illegal drug and P1,000 in marked buy-bust money. The suspects were arrested for violating Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

Photo courtesy of DCPO

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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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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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Davao police report over 100 arrests in week-long operations

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

AUTHORITIES arrested 112 individuals for various offenses conducted by the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) from Aug. 10 to Aug. 16, 2025.

Acting city director Col Mannan Muarip credited the active support of the community and local barangay officials in the law enforcement accomplishments. He said the most substantial gains were reported in the campaign against illegal drugs.

The DCPO conducted 48 operations, leading to the arrest of 52 suspects and the seizure of illegal substances with an estimated street value of over P2.5 million. This included 348.947 grams of shabu and 1,582.625 grams of marijuana.

In its intensified crackdown on illegal gambling, the police carried out 16 operations, which resulted in the apprehension of 18 individuals. Authorities confiscated P5,460 in bet money and filed 16 cases against the violators.

The DCPO also focused on bringing fugitives to justice by catching 41 individuals, with 22 on the most wanted list.

To curb the proliferation of illegal weapons, the DCPO conducted three operations targeting loose firearms, leading to the arrest of one suspect and the seizure of one gun, in addition to one firearm being surrendered and another turned in for safekeeping. 

One case has been filed in connection with these operations. According to a DCPO statement, these accomplishments reflect not only the dedication of the men and women of the police force but also their strong partnership with the community, barangay officials, and the Local Government Unit. 

The DCPO emphasized its commitment to upholding human rights and strict adherence to Police Operational Procedures throughout all its law enforcement activities, stating that together, they continue to build a safer and more peaceful Davao City.

Photo courtesy of DCPO 

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