18-year old nabbed in Davao City buy-bust op; P1. 6-M marijuana seized
DAVAO CITY- An 18-year old was arrested in Talomo this city after allegedly being found carrying up to P1. 6 million worth of suspected dried marijuana leaves.
Suspect, alias John was nabbed in a buy-bust operation on PLDT Village, Talomo, on February 4, 2026, at around 3:25 p. m. after allegedly trying to sell drugs to a PDEA agent disguised as buyer.
The Joint anti-drug operatives seized around 5.2 kilos of suspected dried marijuana leaves, valued at P1.6 million.
Seized during the operation are four large vacuum-sealed packs and twenty-four smaller vacuum-sealed packs of suspected marijuana, along with the marked buy-bust money.
The suspect is now in custody and will face charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.