Sunday, April 23, 2023

Young Davao Businessman Nabbed for Drugs and Gun


The suspect, who is said to be the owner of a bar in Jacinto-Fatima, Brgy. 32-D Poblacion Davao City, is facing charges for violating Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and RA 10591 for Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition. Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) XI Regional Director Police Col. Warren Dablo identified the suspect as Joey, 29 years old, from Brgy. 32-D, Poblacion Davao City.

On Sunday morning, April 23, 2023, a drug buy-bust operation was carried out by the joint forces of the Regional Special Enforcement Team (RSET) of the PDEA Regional Office - Davao Region, PDEG-Davao Region, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) SEMRO Davao, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and Talomo Police Station. The PDEA-Davao also identified the suspect as the owner of a bar, which had previously announced through their Facebook account that their operation would be temporarily suspended.

According to the PDEA-Davao report, about 10 grams of suspected shabu were confiscated from the suspect, with an estimated value of P64,000. The report also stated that one package of suspected shabu weighing 5 grams, worth P30,000, was allegedly sold to an undercover police officer. Another package of suspected shabu, worth P34,000, and a .38 revolver were also seized.

The suspect is now in custody of the authorities.

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