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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

PNP Davao Region nabs drug suspects, seizes over P100K in illegal substances

The Philippine National Police (PNP) Region 11 conducted a buy-bust operation where they arrested a man and seized illegal drugs worth P149,600.

Identified only by police as alias “JR,” the suspect is now under police custody in Mati, Davao Oriental.

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The drug operation occurred in Purok 2, Sitio Magum, Barangay Macambol.

Meanwhile, elements of Tagum police also apprehended a 34-year-old construction worker in a separate drug operation early Wednesday morning.

The suspect, identified only as alias “Mikel” and a resident of Purok Phase 2, Barangay Apokon, Tagum, is now under police custody and will be facing illegal drug charges.

Tagum City Police Officer-In-Charge Captain Dennis Ledesma said a poseur buyer was able to purchase illegal drugs from the suspect worth P6,500.

Cops immediately captured the suspect and seized all the drug paraphernalia, money collectively amounting to P13,600, and a motorcycle used in the buy-bust.

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