AN ACTIVE policewoman assigned to the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and an alleged active CAA member of the Philippine Army, were arrested, alongside two cohorts, during a joint anti-smuggling operation in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, at around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2026.
Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) XI, Regional Intelligence Unit XI, and the Police Regional Office XI conducted the buy-bust operation that yielded seven master cases of illicit cigarettes.
Authorities identified the arrested suspects, but TIMES will withhold their names pending the final resolution of the case.
The suspect held the rank of a police corporal, an active member of the Philippine National Police assigned to DCPO Police Station 18 (Bajada).
The CAFGU, reportedly acting as the driver, was reportedly attached to the 25th Infantry Battalion.
The other suspects were alias Alen, laborer and an alleged minor, and alias Abdel, a laborer who served as the spotter.
Seized evidence
Aside from the seven master cases of untaxed cigarettes, law enforcement personnel confiscated marked money bundled with boodle money, four cell phones, two handheld radios, various IDs, and three sets of vehicle keys..
As of this writing, TIMES is currently waiting for an official statement from the Davao City Police Office regarding the apprehension of its active personnel.