Authorities have arrested a 23-year-old woman who pretended to be a dentist in an entrapment operation in Rosary Heights 1, PC Hill, Cotabato City.
The alleged fake dental practitioner was identified as alias “Biai," resident of Barangay Bulinao Uno.
During the operation, operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated various paraphernalia for dental procedure such as mouth guard, standard metal orthodontic brackets, brace rubber, syringe, among others.
The suspect and the seized items were brought to the CIDG Maguindanao office.
The suspect will likely face charges for violation of the Dental Act of 2007 (RA 9484).
“The CIDG remains steadfast in its commitment to intensify the anti-criminality campaign, employing proactive measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizen,” the CIDG said.
