The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) vowed an incessant battle against all forms of criminality in Davao City with its aim to position the city as the safest city in the country not only for the Dabawenyos but for the investors as well.
DCPO reported its accomplishments manifested in the conduct of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO).
In a statement, DCPO shared that for October 1 to 31, 2022, it conducted 116 operations in the campaign against illegal drugs with 134 persons arrested and confiscated P20,555,021 worth of illegal drugs.
In the campaign against wanted persons, DCPO arrested 277 personalities with warrant of arrest. For the anti-illegal gambling operations, DCPO successfully conducted 117 operations with 254 arrested violators and a total of P25,560.00 confiscated bet money.
In the campaign against illegal possession of firearms, there were eight personalities arrested and 18 confiscated small arms and light weapons.
For the campaign against illegal logging, DCPO has one positive operation and confiscated P6,000 worth of lumber.
DCPO stated that these accomplishments speak well of its incessant conduct of the core-focused operations that bring about a safe and secure Davao City.
“We assure that DCPO will ceaselessly war against all forms of criminality with our goal of making Davao City the safest city in the country. DCPO will strive more to make this city a most livable to work and business,” said Catherine Dela Rey, spokesperson of DCPO, in a text message.
Meanwhile, city director Police Colonel Alberto Lupaz lauded and gave his utmost recognition to all performing DCPO personnel in maintaining the peace and order in Davao City and safeguarding its populace in partnership with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
He also encouraged all police officers under his command to persevere in performing the mandated tasks, if not to excel in them.
