By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga
At least nine people were arrested after they were caught engaged in illegal gambling at Purok Balabag, Barangay Granada, Bacolod City, late Thursday afternoon.
Police identified the suspects as Dandy Matti, Ernesto Jagunapl, Chicklyn Pajaro, Lovelyn Jagunap, Joven Jagunap, Alejandro Abaa, Mary Joy Dela Cruz, Nena Esparas, and Jonelyn Alima.
Reports by Police Station 5 (PS5) said police were conducting a patrol when they caught the nine playing bingo.
Authorities recovered several pieces of gambling paraphernalia and suspected gambling proceeds amounting to P251.
All nine suspects face illegal gambling charges and are detained at PS5./DGB, WDJ