10/13/2025
Police Officer, Security Official Nabbed in Davao City for Selling HPFAS
DAVAO CITY — Operatives from the Regional Intelligence Division (RID) 11 arrested a police officer and a private security agency official in a dawn operation along Roxas Avenue, Davao City, for allegedly selling HPFAS (High-Powered Fi****ms and Ammunition Supplies).
Authorities said the suspects were caught in the act during an entrapment operation conducted early Monday morning. The joint operation was launched following surveillance and intelligence reports indicating that the two had been involved in the illegal sale of fi****ms.
The suspects were immediately placed under custody and will face charges for violating Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Fi****ms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
Confiscated evidence and other details about the operation are expected to be released pending further investigation by the regional police office.
Police officials emphasized that the arrest demonstrates their ongoing campaign to root out corruption and illegal activities within law enforcement and private security circles.