Skip to content
OurVote2022logo
mindanews-fact-check-logo-1
  • Business
  • Peace Process
  • Governance
  • Travel
  • Arts & Culture
  • Special Reports
  • Mindaviews
  • Pictures
Menu
  • Business
  • Peace Process
  • Governance
  • Travel
  • Arts & Culture
  • Special Reports
  • Mindaviews
  • Pictures

287 surrender, 39 arrested, 5 killed in campaign vs drugs in Davao

  • Antonio L. Colina IV

-

  • July 7, 2016
Share this story

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 7 July) – A total of 287 illegal drugs suspects surrendered to police authorities, 39 were arrested, and five were killed in the city from July 1 to 5.

Outgoing Davao City Police Office (DCPO) spokesperson Milgrace Driz told reporters Wednesday that most of those who surrendered came mostly in Bunawan, Toril, Buhangin, and Sta. Ana areas.

She said those illegal drug suspects surrendered to all 12 police stations here.

Driz added that the DCPO conducted 34 buy-bust operations under the new anti-illegal drug campaign of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald dela Rosa called “Campaign Plan Double Barrel” that targets both the drug-lords and the street-level drug pushers.

“This is what the new DCPO director Michael John Dubria wants to be intensified with regards to the implementation of the mandate given from the higher office,” she said.

The newly-minted Dubria retained the program of his predecessor, Senior Supt. Vicente Danao Jr., dubbed “Isumbong mo Kay CD” that allows the public to report directly to the local police chief any illegal drug operations in the community.

Dubria maintained that the police follow protocols in all operations and they shoot the suspects only if they fight with the authorities.

“They were killed because they fought the police. Not because you have involvement in drugs, you will be automatically killed,” he stressed.

Driz added that they “have to preserve the lives of our colleagues sa lahat ng operations, including buy-bust.”

She said that not all those who surrendered will be taken in by DCPO’s rehabilitation center, given its current capacity, but some of them will be referred to the facility run by the City Government of Davao in Tugbok District.

Your perspective matters! Leave a comment below and let us know what you think. We welcome diverse viewpoints and encourage respectful discussions. Don't hesitate to share your ideas or engage with others.
Advertisement
Rakrakan
Follow us on Facebook
Facebook
The MindaNews Podcast
-- ad here--

TOP STORIES

NGOs question Davao City’s occupational permit for women in prostitution

Miah Christine Bontilao October 3, 2023 4:17 pm

Philippine Army deactivates JTFs Basilan and Sulu, forms Task Force Orion

Frencie Carreon October 3, 2023 11:52 am

Commercial flights to and from Cotabato Airport resume

Mindanews October 1, 2023 11:23 pm

Bangsamoro Local Governance Code: more than just a set of rules, more than just its anti-dynasty provisions 

Carolyn O. Arguillas October 1, 2023 8:24 pm

Labor Arbiter orders release of P2.2-M cash bond for terminated Foodpanda riders

Antonio L. Colina IV October 1, 2023 3:50 pm

MINDAVIEWS

TURNING POINT: A Bitter Taste

William R. Adan September 29, 2023 2:55 pm

TURNING POINT: Environmental Plunder

William R. Adan September 25, 2023 2:36 pm

KINURISKURIS: Ukay-ukay sa Uyanguren

Keith Bacongco September 24, 2023 6:05 pm
Read more MINDAVIEWS

BUSINESS NEWS

18 homegrown cafés joining Davao Coffee Crawl

Antonio L. Colina IV September 20, 2023 3:12 pm

25 delegates from Mindanao to join international expo in Sabah

Antonio L. Colina IV September 13, 2023 2:00 pm

Senator Villar cites EU’s GSP+ during tuna congress

Bong S. Sarmiento September 7, 2023 5:21 pm

Davao Region’s inflation rate lowest in Mindanao

Antonio L. Colina IV September 5, 2023 9:53 pm

Japanese firm looking for more suppliers of coconut-based food products

Mindanews August 31, 2023 2:35 pm

95 exhibitors to join Davao Agri Trade Expo

Antonio L. Colina IV August 23, 2023 5:48 pm

ARTS & CULTURE

KINURISKURIS: Long gone

Keith Bacongco October 1, 2023 8:28 pm

Sarangani writers showcase literary works in Philippine Book Festival

Genory Vanz Alfasain August 27, 2023 4:11 pm

INTERACTIVE MAP | Cagayan de Oro Higalaay Festival 2023

Yas D. Ocampo August 25, 2023 2:00 pm

Davao City Events | Palawud x Holodeck, Budots: The Craze

Mindanews August 19, 2023 10:10 am

Kadayawan Festival 2023 event guide

Yas D. Ocampo August 7, 2023 4:01 pm

The MindaNews Podcast: Aubrey DS and the creative pursuits that drive us

Mindanews July 10, 2023 7:06 pm

MindaNews is the news service arm of the Mindanao Institute of Journalism. It is composed of independent, professional journalists who believe and practice people empowerment through media.

23C Saturn St. GSIS Subdivision, Davao City Philippines Tel. No.: 082 297 4360 editor [at] mindanews.com
Facebook Twitter

© MindaNews 2016 -2023 | All Rights Reserved

About Us

Privacy Policy