THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) arrested 114 individuals and confiscated over ₱1 million worth of illegal drugs during a week of operations targeting criminal activities across the city.
DCPO director PCOL Peter B. Madria said the operations covered Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, focused onanti-illegal drugs, illegal gambling, campaign against wanted persons, and loose firearms.
- Anti-Illegal Drugs: Operatives conducted 39 separate operations, resulting in the arrest of 53 suspects. Police seized 156.39 grams of suspected shabu valued at an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱1,063,469.00, alongside 10.6 grams of marijuana worth ₱1,272.00.
- Most Wanted Persons: DCPO executed 39 tracking operations, arresting 39 individuals—19 of whom were categorized as Most Wanted Persons (MWPs).
- Loose Firearms: Police carried out 13 operations against illegal arms, arresting three suspects, seizing three firearms, recovering two, and receiving 13 surrendered weapons. Meanwhile, formal charges have been filed against three suspects.
- Illegal Gambling: 18 operations led to the arrest of 19 gamblers, the recovery of ₱5,890.00 in bet money, and the filing of 18 court cases.
Madria said, “These achievements reflect the dedication of our police force and our strong partnership with the community. Together, we continue to build a safer and more peaceful Davao City.”