Davao Cops Net 14 Suspects, PHP1.4-M Shabu in 2-Day Ops

Davao: Police operatives in Davao Region arrested 14 suspects and seized PHP1.4 million worth of illegal drugs in 15 operations conducted from July 20 to 21, the Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO-11) reported on Monday.

According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-11 acting director, Brig. Gen. Joseph Arguelles, stated that the police operations resulted in the seizure of 32.3 grams of marijuana, 17 party drug tablets, and 213.3 grams of shabu. Arguelles emphasized the commitment of PRO-11 to continue its campaign to eliminate illegal drugs and criminal elements in the region.

On July 19, PRO-11, in collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), dismantled an illegal drug den and arrested six individuals, including 'Brader,' identified as the third regional-level target. The operation occurred at Barangay San Miguel, Digos City, Davao del Sur. During this operation, authorities recovered 306.9 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP2 million.