DAVAO CITY — A police officer and a security agency manager were arrested in a dawn entrapment operation along Roxas Avenue, in front of a school building, around 4:50 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025, for allegedly selling high-powered firearms in violation of Republic Act No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
The Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11), under the leadership of Regional Director PBGen Joseph R. Arguelles, confirmed that the operation led to the arrest of a police officer identified as alias Mohamad, a PNP personnel assigned at RMFB14 BAR, and a civilian identified as alias James.
The entrapment or buy-bust operation was initiated by the Regional Intelligence Division 11 (RID11), under the direct supervision of PCOL Melvin R. Montante, Chief of RID11. The operation was carried out by the City Intelligence Team-RID11, with support from other PRO 11 units. Authorities said it stemmed from intelligence reports gathered through the Barangay Information Network (BIN) regarding the suspects’ illegal firearm activities.
Recovered from the suspects were the following items:
- One (1) unit Cal. 5.56 M4 Bushmaster;
- One (1) unit Cal. 5.56 M4 Colt Defense;
- One (1) unit Cal. .45 Limcat;
- One (1) unit Cal. .45 Colt;
- One (1) unit 9mm Pietro Beretta (PNP Property);
- Two (2) Cal. .45 magazines with six (6) ammunition;
- Two (2) 9mm magazines with four (4) ammunition;
- Eight (8) 5.56 magazines with eleven (11) ammunition;
- One (1) unit Toyota Vios (dark brown) bearing plate number AHA 4983;
- One (1) genuine ₱1,000 bill with serial number NF273974 bearing the initial “BBM” marking; and
- Two hundred seven (207) pieces of printed ₱1,000 bills used as boodle money.
PBGen Arguelles lauded the intelligence-driven efforts of RID11 and commended the team for its swift and coordinated action. He emphasized that PRO 11 remains steadfast in its internal cleansing program and its campaign against all forms of criminality, especially those involving police personnel.
“This operation reflects our continuing commitment to the PNP’s internal cleansing program and our unwavering effort to maintain professionalism and integrity within the organization,” PBGen Arguelles said.
This successful operation is also in line with the directive of Acting Chief, PNP, PLTGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., to intensify the campaign against loose firearms and ensure accountability among police personnel as part of the PNP’s ongoing internal reform initiatives.
Authorities said further investigation is ongoing to trace the source of the firearms and identify other individuals who may be involved in the illegal activity.