4 held for illegal gambling in Candon City
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Four people were arrested for allegedly engaging in an illegal gambling game locally known as “pusoy dos,” in Barangay Calongbuyan, Candon City, Ilocos Sur, police said.
In a report on Thursday (Aug. 20) Personnel of the Candon City Police Station arrested the four for alleged violation of Presidential Decree No. 1602, which penalizes illegal gambling activities.
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Police said the suspects were taken into custody for documentation and proper disposition in accordance with existing laws and procedures.
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The arrest was part of local police’s efforts to curb illegal activities, said Lt. Col. Rodel C. Del Castillo, chief of the Candon City Police Station. —KENNETH P. TABIN/CONTRIBUTOR
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