The Cebu Police Provincial Office arrested twelve individuals, including three alleged coordinators, during a weeklong anti-illegal gambling campaign targeting the numbers game swertres this month.
Operations Across Multiple Locations
The operations were carried out in Bogo City and the towns of Pinamungajan, Catmon, Boljoon, and Badian. Authorities apprehended alleged coordinators and ushers involved in the illegal gambling activity.
Seized Items and Evidence
Police operatives recovered betting stubs, tally sheets, lists of remittance transactions, gambling paraphernalia, ballpens, and cash believed to be proceeds from swertres operations. Among the items seized were P3,000 in alleged betting proceeds from one suspect, along with smaller amounts ranging from P120 to P1,150 recovered from others arrested in separate operations.
Legal Charges
The suspects will be charged for violating Republic Act (RA) 9287, the law that penalizes illegal gambling operations such as swertres.
Continuing Efforts
Police said the campaign forms part of continuing efforts to dismantle illegal gambling activities in Cebu Province and discourage residents from participating in the operations.
