(Joint reports from DCR, DSA, GAB)
Seven (7) persons are reportedly arrested by law enforcers after allegedly engaging in illegal cockfight in Talibon town.
The incident happened on Sunday, July 27, 2020 in barangay Magsaysay, Talibon town.
The police report says that the suspects are identified as Jelson Estoce, 31, of Purok 3, Catubod, Danao; Forferio Bongao, 64, of Purok 6, barangay Sikatuna, Talibon; Alexander Sobiono, 61, Purok 7, Lusong, Buenavista; Jhon Almer Torregosa, of Purok 3, Cantubod, Danao; Romeo Estoce, 54, of Purok 3, Cantubod, Danao; Jerson Estoce, 37, of Purok 4, Cantubod, Danao; and Ricky Luega, of Purok 4, Magsaysay, Talibon.
The suspects were arrested following a raid conducted by the members of the Talibon police station acting on a tip from a concerned citizen.
The same report bares that the police recovered six (6) fighting cocks and alleged bet money worth P 1,200.
Aside from violating the law on illegal cockfight, the suspects are facing charges of violation against health protocols especially on wearing face masks in public including social distancing.
The suspects are now detained in the Talibon police station detention facility as charges will be filed against them shortly.