A high-ranking police official said they will be investigating drug-related killings as the authorities vowed not to tolerate vigilantism.
The police is finding congested jails with the increasing number of surrenderees of suspected personalities involved in illegal.
A total of 4,064 personalities involved in illegal drug trade surrendered in Tagum City on Saturday, July 9, the local government said.
More than a month before the Kadayawan Festival, the city government here is reminding visitors and residents of the policy prohibiting the bringing of bags in the events area, a rule that has been implemented since 2013.
Both foreign and domestic vessels will undergo random inspections for illegal drugs and other contraband to be conducted by the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG).
A total of 287 drug users have surrendered to the police during its buy-bust operations from June 30 to July 5.
After three drug suspects were killed in separate shootouts with the police authorities here over the weekend, seven self-confessed drug pushers surrendered to Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte on Monday, July 4.
Without citing statistics, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency claimed that the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the city has lessened.
Outgoing Davao City police chief Senior Superintendent Vicente Danao Jr., thanked the city government for its support to the Davao City Police Office, in a visit to the City Council on Tuesday.
Two members of the Philippine National Police in Tagum City Police Station were found positive of using illegal drugs.
