DAVAO CITY — Police operatives arrested individuals identified as high-value targets in an anti-drug operation in Davao City on November 5, 2026, resulting in the confiscation of approximately 23 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of ₱156,400.
The buy-bust operation was conducted at around 7:25 p.m. along Santan Street, Purok 22-C, Barangay 76-A, by personnel of the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) and City Special Operations Group (CSOG), led by Police Major Bernie B. Suaga.
The operation was carried out in close coordination with the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 11 (RPDEU 11), City Intelligence Unit (CIU), 1st and 2nd City Mobile Force Companies, Tugbok Police Station, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 11 (PDEA XI).
Authorities reported that approximately 23 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu, were recovered during the operation. The confiscated illegal drugs were estimated to be worth ₱156,400.
The operation targeted individuals classified by law enforcement as high-value individuals (HVIs), although authorities have yet to provide further details regarding their identities, the specific charges they may face, or the circumstances surrounding the alleged drug transaction.
Davao City Police Office (DCPO) City Director Police Colonel Peter Bauzon Madria commended the operating units for their coordinated efforts and reaffirmed the police office’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven anti-illegal drug operations.
The latest arrest highlights the continuing campaign of law enforcement agencies against the distribution of illegal drugs in Davao City. Authorities maintain that coordinated intelligence gathering and targeted operations remain central to efforts to disrupt local drug networks.
The arrested individuals will face the appropriate legal proceedings, subject to the filing of formal charges and further investigation.