A suspected drug den was dismantled and four individuals were arrested in a buy-bust operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 11 (PDEA RO11) in Carmen, Davao del Norte, early Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The operation took place at around 4:48 a.m. in Barangay Tubod, with the participation of operatives from the PDEA Davao del Norte Provincial Office, Philippine Coast Guard Southeastern Mindanao, and Carmen Municipal Police Station.
The primary target, identified as alias “Zaldi,” was arrested after allegedly selling a sachet of suspected shabu weighing approximately one gram and valued at P6,800 to a PDEA poseur-buyer. He was identified as the alleged maintainer of the drug den.
Also arrested were alias “Jec-Jec,” identified as the drug den’s employee, and two visitors identified as alias “Alan” and alias “Jay-ar.”
Authorities recovered four sachets of suspected shabu of varying sizes, with a combined weight of approximately 21 grams and an estimated street value of P142,800. Assorted drug paraphernalia and the marked buy-bust money were also seized.
PDEA RO11 Regional Director Atty. Benjamin G. Gaspi underscored the importance of inter-agency coordination in efforts to combat illegal drugs and dismantle drug dens.
“This successful operation demonstrates what we can achieve through unity and close coordination among law enforcement agencies. We will continue working hand in hand to identify and dismantle drug dens, prevent the spread of illegal drugs, and safeguard our communities from the harmful effects of drug abuse,” Gaspi said.
The four arrested individuals are expected to face charges for alleged violations of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive
