According to a preliminary report from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Regional Field Unit 11, one of the arrested individuals was a police corporal assigned to Police Station 18 of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO).
The other suspects were identified as alias Justine, a driver allegedly an active member of the Civilian Armed Auxiliary (CAA) assigned to the Philippine Army’s 25th Infantry Battalion; a male reportedly a minor; and alias Ab, who was allegedly acting as a spotter. BuyMaps
The operation was carried out by personnel of the Davao Oriental Provincial Field Unit (DORPFU) and Regional Intelligence Unit 11 (RIU-11), under CIDG RFU 11 and the guidance of the Police Regional Office 11 (PRO-11).
Seized during the operation were seven master cases of cigarettes, marked money bundled with boodle money, four cellular phones, two handheld radios, identification cards, and three keys.
Three of the four suspects are now detained at the CIDG Davao Oriental facility. BuyMaps
Further details, including the specific charges filed against the suspects, have yet to be disclosed.