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Three arrested in illegal gambling raid in Ilocos Sur
Police in Ilocos Sur arrested three individuals allegedly operating an illegal card game in a remote barangay. The operation followed an intelligence tip-off about underground gambling activity in the province.
LSN Philippines ·
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR — Authorities arrested three people for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation in Barangay Laslasong Norte, Sta. Maria on Friday, police reports showed.
Personnel from the Sta. Maria Municipal Police Station, under the command of Lt. Jenson Refuerzo, conducted the operation based on information received about unlicensed gaming activities in the area. The suspects were taken into custody following the raid.
The arrested individuals are facing charges related to illegal gambling, a violation of local ordinances and national gaming regulations. Police seized evidence at the scene, though specific details about the confiscated items were not immediately disclosed.
The operation underscores ongoing law enforcement efforts across Ilocos Sur to crack down on unlicensed gambling establishments. Authorities have intensified patrols and intelligence-gathering operations to combat illegal gaming activities in various municipalities within the province.