Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)- Davao del Norte head Lieutenant Colonel Milgrace Driz, said Allen Kay Mata Dalubatan, 30, was nabbed around 10 a.m. at her residence in Purok Bagani Sacred Heart, Brgy. Cuambogan, which also serves as her clinic.
Driz said that Dalubatan was caught in the act of practicing dentistry without authority from the concerned government agency.
Recovered at the scene were various dental equipment and materials used for braces.
The operating team was assisted by Dr. Ceazar Nambong, President of Philippine Dental Association Davao del Norte, Dr. Roy Villanueva Albano City Health Dentist in Tagum City.
The operation has been conducted following a number of complaints regarding the suspect’s illegal practice.
The operation was launched under the CIDG’s flagship project Oplan “OLEA” or operation plan with other law enforcement agencies.
Driz said the suspect is detained at Tagum City Police Station while awaiting the formal filing of charges through inquest for violation of Republic Act 9484 or the Philippine Dental Act of 2007.
Photos from CIDG Davao del Norte
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