DAVAO CITY --- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI has designated the province of Davao del Norte as the epicenter of the Davao region's illegal drugs trade due to its geographic location and multiple access points to different provinces in Mindanao. Day in and day out, reports from different government law enforcement agencies show either alleged illicit drug … [Read more...] about Davao del Norte, epicenter of Illegal drugs in Davao region
Antonio Rivera
PDEA arrests anti-drug cop in a buy-bust
DAVAO CITY --- A member of the Davao Occidental anti-drugs police unit was arrested selling illegal drugs to a government agent who was arrested by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Barangay Kidalapong, Malita town at around 8 o'clock in the evening on Sunday night August 30. Antonio Rivera, PDEA XI regional director identified the suspected … [Read more...] about PDEA arrests anti-drug cop in a buy-bust
4 bus drivers, 4 conductors tested positive of illegal drugs use-PDEA
DAVAO CITY (April 16) --- Four bus drivers and four bus conductors of the 308 transport industry workers, tested positive of illegal drugs use in a surprise drug test yesterday at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT). Antonio Rivera, director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA XI) told Newsline.ph, "We conducted the drug test In connection … [Read more...] about 4 bus drivers, 4 conductors tested positive of illegal drugs use-PDEA
3 of 297 taxi drivers tested positive of shabu at Davao Airport
DAVAO CITY (March 29) --- Three of the 297 taxi drivers were found positive of using illegal drugs while on duty, this was revealed when the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and and Transportation Office conducted a surprise drug test yesterday. Antonio Rivera, PDEA XI director said, the agency … [Read more...] about 3 of 297 taxi drivers tested positive of shabu at Davao Airport
