Davao police seizes P3.3-M worth of suspected shabu; 4 arrested

MANILA — Davao Region Police arrested four alleged drug personalities in separate anti-illegal drug operations in Davao del Sur and Davao City and seized approximately P3.3 million worth of suspected shabu.

Police said they recovered around 486.24 grams of suspected shabu valued at P3,304,800 from the operations.

In Digos City, Davao del Sur, police arrested a high-value drug personality identified by the alias “Omar” at around 9 a.m. on October 4 in Purok Mahogany, Barangay Cogon.

Omar was arrested during a hot pursuit operation following a buy-bust operation along Sinawilan Highway in Barangay Sinawilan at around 8:23 p.m. on October 3.

The earlier operation led to the arrest of another regional priority drug personality identified as “Al-Hassim.” His companion, Omar, reportedly fled the scene, prompting police to pursue him.

The operation resulted in the confiscation of approximately 306.24 grams of suspected shabu, buy-bust and boodle money, a cellphone, P700 in cash, and a black sling bag. 

Meanwhile, two other drug personalities identified by the aliases “JK” and “JR” were arrested at around 9:02 p.m. on October 3 along Cervantes Street corner Lapu-Lapu Street in Barangay 15-B, Davao City. 

Police seized approximately 180 grams of suspected shabu, buy-bust and boodle money, a cellphone, and a black sling bag during the operation.

The arrested individuals may face charges related to violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9165).