Two (2) suspects get arrested for alleged illegal cockfighting in Tagbilaran City, a report reaching The Bohol Tribune said.
The arrest happened on Sunday, August 16, 2020 in barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran City.
The report said that the police identified the suspects as Rene Miano, 34, of purok 6, barangay Magsaysay, Sevilla town and Joseph Añasco, of purok 7, barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran City.
The suspects were arrested following a raid conducted by Tagbilaran police.
According to the report, the police received an anonymous tip and conducted the raid on the alleged illegal cockfight in barangay Cogon.
As the police arrived in the area, some of the persons engaged in the illegal cockfight scampered to escape arrest.
However, the police managed to arrest Miano (allegedly who was the gaffer) and Añasco, who is one of the alleged participants of the illegal cockfight.
The 2 suspects were brought to the city police station as they are facing appropriate charges to be filed against them soon.