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32 Nabbed in Police Ops in Davao de Oro


DAVAO DE ORO, Feb. 21 (PIA) - A total of 32 persons were arrested during the weekend in the simultaneous anti-criminality and law enforcement operations of the Philippine National Police in Davao de Oro.


According to the report from the Davao de Oro Provincial Police Office (DDOPPO), the police nabbed eleven individuals from seven towns through search warrants, buy-bust and checkpoint operations. The identified municipalities were Mabini, Maco, Mawab, Monkayo, New Bataan, and Nabunturan.


Along with the nabbed persons, the police also seized 2.5308 grams of white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine or shabu loaded in 25 sachets, and one pack 30.2 grams of marijuana dried leaves. The street value of the drugs confiscated is at PhP 20,833.44.


In its operations in Laak, Mawab, Pantukan, and Nabunturan, the police also apprehended four persons with five loose firearms, and 12 live ammunitions.


Aside from that, the police also captured 17 most wanted persons; seven of which were most wanted in the municipal level.

Police Colonel Leonard L. Luna, provincial director, stressed that on his assumption, his directive is to really curve down the crimes in the province.


“The promising result of the Simultaneous Anti Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) will have a big impact in the reduction and prevention of crimes. These accomplishments also speaks for the commitment and dedications of the men and women of the Davao de Oro PNP to serve and protect the golden people of the province.”


PCol Luna also encouraged all the people in the province to cooperate with the PNP and report any criminal activities in the province. (PIA XI/Michael Uy)

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