DAVAO CITY — Police arrested a suspected high-value drug personality identified only by the alias “Ani” and confiscated suspected illegal drugs valued at ₱252,620 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Ma-a, Davao City, on Thursday morning, November 5, 2026.
The operation was conducted at approximately 10:55 a.m. in Purok 27, Padaman, Barangay Ma-a, by personnel of Police Station 16 – Ma-a of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO). The suspect was identified by authorities as a High-Value Individual (HVI), a classification used by law enforcement for individuals considered significant targets in anti-illegal drug operations.
Police said the operation resulted in the seizure of suspected shabu with an estimated value of ₱252,620. However, the police report did not provide details on the total weight of the confiscated substance, the number of sachets recovered, or the specific circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
The arrested individual was identified only as “Ani” in the police announcement. Authorities did not disclose the suspect’s full identity, age, or other personal details, nor did the initial report specify the exact criminal charges that would be filed.
The operation was carried out by Police Station 16 – Ma-a under the leadership of Police Major Philip Dave A. Uddin. DCPO City Director Police Colonel Peter Bauzon Madria commended the station’s personnel for the operation, describing the arrest and drug seizure as part of the city’s continuing campaign against illegal drugs.
The DCPO also highlighted the importance of coordination among police units, local government officials, and community members in addressing the illegal drug trade, emphasizing that sustained cooperation and public vigilance remain important components of law enforcement efforts.
The arrest adds to the police campaign against individuals identified as high-value targets in Davao City’s illegal drug trade. Nevertheless, the confiscated substance remains classified as suspected shabu pending the appropriate forensic examination, while the suspect’s criminal liability must be established through the legal process.
The suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.