The operation was conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 11 (PDEA-11), through its Davao de Oro Provincial Office, in coordination with the Davao de Oro Police Provincial Office and Compostela Municipal Police Station, at around 10:45 p.m. in Purok 8, Barangay Poblacion. Bumiling Globo
PDEA 11 identified the suspect only by the alias “Jesly.” The suspect allegedly sold a sachet of suspected shabu worth ₱7,000 to an operative acting as a poseur-buyer.
Operatives also recovered five additional sachets containing approximately 73 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated standard drug value of ₱496,400, as well as the marked money used in the transaction.
The seized substances were secured for documentation and laboratory testing.
The suspect is expected to face charges for violating Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, as amended.
PDEA-11 Regional Director Atty. Benjamin G. Gaspi reiterated the agency’s commitment to pursuing illegal drug activities regardless of the individuals’ profession or social status. He also encouraged the public to report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
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