Problems Encountered By Police Officers in Conducting Buy-Bust Operation and Drug Related Cases in Batasan Hills, Quezon City

Abstract

Buy Bust Operation is one of the most dangerous operations conducted by the police because of a shortage or a mistake in the actions of the policemen may cause their life in exchange for it. This is the most effective way for the police to quickly arrest the criminals. In a more intensified campaign against the illegal drugs of President RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE, the number of drug users’ surrenders, drug pusher arrests and kills by drug operation conducted by the policemen have increased. It is sad to know that many of the police officers have been killed to suppress this kind of problem within the country. The researcher aims to get the perception of some police officers and members of the community on the problems encountered during a buy-bust operation. The researchers used the Descriptive Research Method in completing the study to describe the problems encountered by police officers in conducting buy-bust operation and drug-related cases in Batasan Hills, Quezon City. The survey questionnaire instruments were used to achieve the main objective of the study. The questionnaire given to the respondents was structured in such a way that respondents will be able to answer it easily. It contained questions regarding the problems encountered by police officers in conducting buy-bust operation and drug-related cases in Batasan Hills, Quezon City. The respondents are described according to different demographic profiles. The majority of the respondents are from the age bracket 26 –30 years old; 68.33 % are males, 43.33% are single, 55% are college graduates, and 31.67% are active in the service. As attested by the group of respondents on the problems encountered on drug-related operation in terms of arresting of criminals, the chain of custody, and the insufficiency of equipment, most responses were regarded as serious. On the possible reasons why people are engaged to sell and take illicit drugs, most responses were regarded as agree. On the measures that may be proposed to assist the Philippine National Police in their efforts to solve drug-related problems, most responses were regarded as highly recommended. The result of the study can be used by police officers in conducting buy-bust operations. It can also be used as a basis to avoid failure during its implementation.