|
|
Article: PNP in E. Visayas orders crackdown vs illegal gambling.(Provincial News)
- Article from:
- Manila Bulletin
- Article date:
- December 13, 2007
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2007 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Byline: NESTOR L. ABREMATEA
TACLOBAN CITY -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas has announced an intensified drive against illegal gambling operations in the various municipalities of Leyte and Samar provinces.
Chief Supt. Abner Dayanan Cabalquinto, PNP Eastern Visayas regional director, said they are conducting a campaign against the illegal game known locally as "swertres" in some municipalities of Eastern Visayas.
Cabalquinto said policemen of the town of Calubian, Leyte have already arrested individuals allegedly engaged in illegal gambling in their town.
"I have instructed the police chief of Calubian to ...