By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern
Four men were arrested for illegal gambling at 40 Luzuriaga-Lacson Streets in Barangay 37, Bacolod City, late Thursday afternoon.
Police identified the suspects as 18-year-old Raffy Torrena, a resident of Phase 3, Barangay Handumanan; 27-year-old Joemarie dela Cruz (aka Negra) and 21-year-old Jenold Bonieta (aka Jay-ar), both residents of Purok Kingfisher, Barangay 16; and 23-year-old Francis Leyes, a resident of Hacienda Kulahaw, Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City.
According to Police Station 1 (PS1) field operatives, the suspects were spotted playing the illegal numbers game Cara y Cruz.
Seized from them were a total P90 in bet money, split among different denominations; along with three P1 coins.
The suspects are currently detained by PS1./MIS, WDJ