Joint operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office 11 and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Southeastern Mindanao arrested seven individuals during a buy-bust operation at a suspected drug den in Barangay 37-D, Mabini Extension, Davao City on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Authorities said the 32-year-old alleged operator of the drug den was apprehended after reportedly selling sachets of suspected shabu worth ₱7,000 to an undercover poseur-buyer.

Six other individuals were also arrested during the operation. The suspects are currently in the custody of authorities and will face further investigation and appropriate charges.