Teacher arrested in Compostela buy-bust; nearly ₱500,000 in suspected shabu seized
PDEA Region 11 says a 45-year-old public school teacher allegedly sold suspected shabu to an undercover agent in Davao de Oro, and agents later recovered about 73 grams more.
A 45-year-old public school teacher was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Compostela, Davao de Oro, on the night of Thursday, October 22, according to DZRH. Authorities say the suspect allegedly sold ₱7,000 worth of suspected shabu to an undercover operative.
The operation took place at around 10:45 p.m. in Purok 8, Barangay Poblacion. It was led by the Davao de Oro Provincial Office of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office 11. The Davao de Oro Police Provincial Office and the Compostela Municipal Police Station took part.
Authorities identified the suspect only by the alias "Jesly."
After the arrest, operatives recovered five more sachets of suspected shabu. They weighed about 73 grams in total and carry an estimated standard drug value of ₱496,400. Agents also seized the marked money used in the alleged transaction.
The seized substances were secured for documentation and laboratory examination. The suspect is expected to face charges for alleged violations of Republic Act No. 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, as amended.
PDEA Region 11 Director Atty. Benjamin G. Gaspi said the agency remains committed to going after suspected illegal drug activity regardless of a person's profession or social standing. He also asked the public to report suspected drug-related activities to authorities.
Why it matters for Davao
The operation was run by PDEA Region 11, the same regional office that covers Davao City. Its director has asked the public to report suspected drug activity to authorities.
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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