Police have arrested one of their own in a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Maa, Davao City on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Authorities identified the suspect as alias “Richard,” 42, assigned at the 2nd Davao Norte Provincial Mobile Force Company (DNPMFC) based in Panabo City, Davao del Norte.

He is considered a high value individual in the illegal drug trade.

Seized from his possession were drug paraphernalia, gun, two magazines, bullets, and a sachet of suspected shabu.

“This station is serious about the campaign against illegal drugs, and this operation emphasizes that even a member of this organization will face consequences similar to other drug personalities due to their involvement in the illegal drug trade in this city,” Police Station 16-Maa said.

The suspect is now detained and will face drug and administrative charges.

“Thus, Davao City Police are committed to bringing all individuals engaged in illegal activities to justice for the safety and security of everyone, as drugs are one of the contributing factors to crimes in our area. We urge every Dabawenyo to join this campaign to eradicate illegal drugs by continuously providing any information that may lead to the identification and arrest of suspects,” Davao City Police Office said.

(With reports from John Ryan Calonia, GMA Super Radyo Davao)