Police arrest 12 suspects in anti-illegal gambling drive
Police arrested 12 suspects, including three coordinators, during a weeklong anti-illegal gambling campaign in Cebu Province.Summary
The Cebu Police Provincial Office conducted a weeklong anti-illegal gambling campaign targeting the numbers game swertres, resulting in the arrest of 12 individuals, including three alleged coordinators. Operations took place in Bogo City and the towns of Pinamungajan, Catmon, Boljoon, and Badian, leading to the apprehension of coordinators and ushers. Police seized betting stubs, tally sheets, remittance transaction lists, gambling paraphernalia, ballpens, and cash believed to be proceeds from the illegal operations. Among the seized items were P3,000 in betting proceeds from one suspect and smaller amounts ranging from P120 to P1,150 from others. The suspects face charges under Republic Act (RA) 9287, which penalizes illegal gambling operations. The campaign is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal gambling activities in Cebu Province and discourage resident participation.
(Source：SunStar Philippines)