Maragusan, Davao de Oro — In a coordinated operation on December 30, 2024, the Maragusan Drug Enforcement Team (MDET) of the Maragusan Municipal Police Station, led by PCPT Nilo C. Escobido, Deputy Chief of Police and Officer-in-Charge, successfully uprooted two fully grown plants suspected to be marijuana. The operation was conducted in partnership with the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU), headed by PCPT Jimmy S. Quiacusan, and with the support of Barangay Tigbao officials, led by Barangay Captain Nestor C. Candole. Media representative Danilo Si Calamba was also present to witness the operation.
The operation was prompted by a tip-off from a concerned citizen, who reported the presence of suspicious plants in a secluded bamboo grove in Barangay Tigbao. Acting swiftly on the information, the police conducted an ocular investigation to verify the report. Upon arrival at the site, the team discovered and uprooted two plants believed to be marijuana.
The seized plants, with an estimated value of PHP 400.00, are now under the custody of the Maragusan Municipal Police Station. They will be turned over to the Davao de Oro Provincial Forensic Unit in Nabunturan for laboratory examination and proper disposition.
Authorities commend the vigilance of the concerned citizen and the cooperation of local officials in ensuring the success of the operation. The police continue to urge the public to report any suspicious activities or illegal cultivation in their communities as part of their commitment to combating illegal drugs.
This operation underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies in Davao de Oro to maintain peace and order while reinforcing the importance of community participation in achieving a drug-free society.