Crime & Public Safety

Read more about the article Too many drug surrenderees crowding jails
Thousands of alleged drug users and pushers surrendered to local authorities in response to the Intensified Anti-Illegal Drug Campaign of the City Government of Tagum on Sunday, July 9. (Leo Timogan/Tagum City Informati Information Office)

Too many drug surrenderees crowding jails

The police is finding congested jails with the increasing number of surrenderees of suspected personalities involved in illegal.

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Read more about the article City gov’t reminds public of ‘no bag’ policy in Kadayawan
NO BAGS. The city government in Davao is reminding the public of the 'no bag' policy during the Kadayawan festival in August. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

City gov’t reminds public of ‘no bag’ policy in Kadayawan

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.

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Read more about the article Coast guard to conduct random vessel checks in Davao
In lieu of the Duterte administration's campaign against illegal drugs, Lieutenant Commander Restituto Concio Jr. of the Philippine Coast Guard in Davao announces that they will be conducting random checks on sea vessels, both foreign and domestic that will dock on Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Coast guard to conduct random vessel checks in Davao

Both foreign and domestic vessels will undergo random inspections for illegal drugs and other contraband to be conducted by the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG).

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Read more about the article 287 drug users surrender in Davao 
Davao City Police Chief Michael John Dubria maintains that only drug suspects and criminals who resist arrest are in danger of being killed. Dubria said policemen must also defend themselves in their line of duty. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

287 drug users surrender in Davao 

A total of 287 drug users have surrendered to the police during its buy-bust operations from June 30 to July 5.

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