Buy-Bust Operation and Agencies Overview

Motivation

• Multiple agencies are responsible for anti-illegal drug operations, like police officers assigned to anti-drug units.
• Following rules and procedures improves operations, specifically buy-bust operations.
• Instructors should ask participants who are assigned to anti-illegal drug units to share their previous experiences.

Lesson: Buy-Bust Operation

• Buy-bust operation is a planned operation used in anti-narcotics operations.
• A poseur-buyer from law enforcement pretends to buy illegal drugs from a suspect.

Agencies Involved in Buy-Bust Operations

• Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA): Lead agency for all anti-illegal drug operations.
• PNP Anti-Illegal Drug Units: Deputized by PDEA to help implement anti-illegal drug operations.
  • PNP Drug Enforcement Group
  • Regional Drug Enforcement Unit
  • Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit
  • District Drug Enforcement Unit
  • Station Drug Enforcement Unit
• NBI Anti-Illegal Drug Special Operations Task Group: Supports other units and PDEA in implementing anti-illegal drug operations.

Team Composition

• Team Leader: Usually a PCO (police contact officer), responsible for case build-up, arrest, investigation, and filing.
• Assistant Team Leader: Backs up the Team Leader and takes over responsibilities if needed.
• Poseur-Buyer: A police officer pretending to be a civilian buyer of drugs to arrest suspects.
• Back-Up/Arrest Officer: Secures the operation area.
• Investigator on Case: Responsible for gathering evidence and preparing documents for further legal proceedings.
• Seizing/Inventory Officer: Seizes and inventories evidence from arrested suspects.
• Recorder: Documents the entire operation.
• Team composition could be adjusted based on needs.

Documents Needed for Buy-Bust Operations

• Reports: Surveillance, Test-Buy, Contact meeting, Information Report of a High Value Individual.
• Pre-Operational Report: Details about target, operation area, composition, tactics and equipment of the operating unit, and duration of operation.
• Coordination Form: Issued by PDEA to anti-drug units, ensuring compliance with RA9165 regulations and monitoring anti-drug operations.

Items Used in Buy-Bust Operations

• Coordination Form/Pre-Operational Report
• Buy-bust money (Boodle Money)
• Vehicles (Motorcycle/Automobile)
• Issued Firearms
• Radio
• Tools for Marking
• Masking Tape
• Zip-Lock Plastic Containers
• Tarpaulin with markings of Drug and Non-Drug Evidence
• Camera

Buy-Bust Operation Phases

• Reporting of the Informant
• Surveillance and Casing
• Test Buy
• Briefing of the Team
• Coordination with Lead Agency
• Jump-Off
• Actual Operation

After Buy-Bust Operations

• Arrest of Suspect/Target
• Seizing of Evidence Recovered
• Actual Markings and Inventory of Seized Evidence
• Mandatory Witness Invitation
• Documentation at Police Station
• Inquest Proceedings for Suspect

Spot Reports, Progress Reports, and After-Activity Reports

• Spot Report: Submited within 6 hours after a successful operation.
• Progress Report: Submitted as soon as possible after releasing lab results/case reports.
• After-Activity Report: Submitted within 24 hours of any operation, and should provide explanations of negative outcomes.

Summary Points for Participants

• Definition of Buy-Bust Operation
• Authorized personnel for conducting Buy-Bust Operations
• Roles of Buy-Bust Team Members
• Necessary documents for Buy-Bust Operations
• Items used in Buy-Bust Operations
• Mandatory witnesses during inventory and collection of evidence

This quiz covers the fundamentals of buy-bust operations used in anti-illegal drug operations. It highlights the roles of various agencies involved, including the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the PNP Anti-Illegal Drug Units. Learn about the importance of procedures and the experiences of personnel in the field.