The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has thrown its support to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s ‘bloodless’ campaign against illegal drugs.

In his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, 2024, Marcos said the fight against illegal drugs will continue but killings will not be part of the campaign.

“On the fight against dangerous drugs, our bloodless war on dangerous drugs adheres and will continue to adhere to the established ‘8 Es’ of an effective anti-illegal drugs strategy. Extermination was never one of them,” Marcos said.

In an interview with GMA Super Radyo Davao, DCPO spokesperson, Capt. Hazel Tuazon, said they do not want anyone to die during police operations.

However, police officers have to defend and protect themselves if there is imminent threat.

Tuazon also said there will be no changes in the anti-illegal drugs operations, including buy-bust operations, in the city.