GOVERNOR GENEROSO, Davao Oriental — Two suspected drug personalities were arrested after police seized approximately 101 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱686,000 during an anti-illegal drug operation in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, on October 22, 2026.
The arrested suspects were identified only by the aliases “Mecoy” and “Yanyan,” according to the Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11).
The operation was conducted by the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 11 (RPDEU 11), led by PCPT Damiano A. Albacite Jr., under the direct supervision of PLTCOL Maynard D. Pascual, chief of RPDEU 11.
The team coordinated with the Governor Generoso Municipal Police Station, headed by PMAJ Niño D. Masiga, Assistant Chief of Police (ACOP), and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 11.
The approximately 101 grams of suspected shabu recovered during the operation carry an estimated street value of ₱686,000, based on the police assessment.
The arrests represent another significant drug interdiction effort in Davao Oriental as authorities continue targeting individuals suspected of involvement in the illegal drug trade.
PRO 11 Acting Regional Director PBGEN Benigno L. Guzman reiterated the regional police office’s commitment to intensifying focused and intelligence-driven operations against illegal drugs and ensuring that those involved in the illicit trade are held accountable.
Guzman said the campaign is aligned with the directives of Philippine National Police Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. and the PNP’s guiding mantra, “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”
The regional police office said its anti-crime strategy continues to prioritize crime prevention, crime solution, community engagement, capability development, inter-agency collaboration, and good governance.
PRO 11 also emphasized that sustained law enforcement operations and coordination with partner agencies remain central to its efforts to suppress illegal drug activities and promote safer communities throughout the Davao Region.