Police arrest drug suspect in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro buy-bust operation
Officers seized suspected shabu, suspected marijuana, a firearm and other items from a man known as alias "Pogs" after a tip from PDEA Region 11.
Police arrested a drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, according to DZRH, citing a Thursday report by Jhun Suter of Aksyon Radyo Davao.
The Nabunturan Municipal Police carried out the operation after receiving a tip from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 11, the report said.
Officers seized several sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu, along with what is believed to be marijuana leaves, drug paraphernalia, the buy-bust money and a weighing scale.
Police also recovered a firearm with four rounds of ammunition, a cellphone and a motorcycle allegedly in the possession of the suspect, identified only by the alias "Pogs." The items were brought to the police station for documentation and further examination.
The suspect is in the custody of the Nabunturan Municipal Police Station and will face the appropriate legal proceedings, according to the report.
The Davao de Oro Police Provincial Office said it would step up its campaign against illegal drugs as part of efforts to keep peace and security in the province.
Why it matters for Davao
The operation, prompted by a tip from PDEA Region 11, shows the regional anti-drug agency working with provincial police in Davao de Oro, a neighbouring province of Davao City.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by dzrh. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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