Davao City Police Arrest Suspect in KM6 Buy-Bust Operation

A 40-year-old man identified as alias "Brad" was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted in KM6, Purok San Isidro, Barangay Matina Crossing, Davao City shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Brad, a native of Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, currently residing in KM6, Purok San Isidro, Matina Crossing, was found by authorities to be involved in the sale of illegal drugs. He is married and unemployed.

Police Lieutenant Joel Lucero Jr. led the operation under the directives of Police Lieutenant Colonel Randy P. Sambalod. The raid involved the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) in collaboration with the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 11 (RPDEU XI) headed by Police Lieutenant Richard Dionisio, supervised by Police Major Maynard D. Pascual. The operation was also supported by personnel from the Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU), Talomo Police Station, and coordinated with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

Seized from the suspect were two sachets containing a white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu), with an estimated street value of PHP 54,400. Authorities also confiscated an Android mobile phone, PHP 1,000 used as buy-bust money, six counterfeit PHP 1,000 bills, and PHP 150 in personal cash.

All confiscated items were inventoried in the presence of the suspect and witnesses in accordance with legal procedure.

The suspect remains in police custody as charges are being prepared against him for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.