A total of 116 individuals were arrested in a series of anti-criminality operations conducted by the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) from October 19 to 25, 2025, as part of its intensified campaign under the Four Focused Directives of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The DCPO reported that it carried out simultaneous operations targeting illegal drugs, illegal gambling, wanted persons, and loose firearms.
DCPO acting Director Col. Mannan Muarip stated during the period, police conducted 37 anti-illegal drug operations, which led to the arrest of 42 suspects and the seizure of 84.5650 grams of illegal drugs valued at P575,042.00, along with 66.4700 grams of marijuana worth P7,976.40.
Muarip said that DCPO’s campaign against illegal gambling also intensified, with 17 operations resulting in the arrest of 29 gamblers, confiscation of P5,216.00 in bet money, and the filing of 17 cases.
He also reported that 38 operations against wanted persons led to the arrest of 38 individuals, including 18 identified as most wanted, while seven separate operations against loose firearms resulted in the arrest of seven suspects, seizure of seven firearms, recovery of one, and surrender of another, with seven cases filed.
Muarip lauded the arrests as a testament to the DCPO’s unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and order in the city while upholding human rights and proper police procedures.
“These arrests show that our campaign against all forms of criminality remains relentless. The cooperation of our communities and barangay officials plays a crucial role in these successful operations,” Muarip said.
He added that the series of arrests highlights the effective coordination between DCPO units, local government agencies, and the public, reflecting the city’s collective effort to maintain a safe and peaceful Davao City.
