Philippines: 17 arrested for illegal cockfight betting (Sabong News)
Police have arrested 17 people over illegal cockfighting operations in Talisay City, Cebu.
The Philippines.- Officers have arrested 17 people for allegedly being involved in
illegal cockfighting betting
in Talisay City, Cebu. According to police, those arrested were watching and betting on cockfights – 12 were arrested in Barangay Lawaan 1 while the other 5 people were caught in San Isidro.
Officers found four wounded roosters and seized a total of P1,850 in bet money. Sun Star said the men arrested, all of them of legal age, will face be charged for breaching Presidential Decree 1602 on illegal gambling.
In September,
for allegedly being involved in
illegal e-sabong betting
in Banban Township, Tarlac Province. According to police, those arrested were watching and betting on e-sabong in Anupul Village at around 11.30pm so
were also breaching the curfew imposed by the government
due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
