NCRPO nabs 15 'illegal gamblers'

Manila (10 December) -- At least 15 people were arrested on recently after the anti-illegal gambling operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) raided at least three gambling dens in different parts of Metro Manila, a ranking official reported.

NCRPO director Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome said the raids were conducted along P. Gomez and Tiago Blumentritt Streets in Sta. Cruz and Concepcion Aguila Street, Quiapo, Manila.

Those arrested were Josh Mendoza, 21, resident of Blumentritt, Manila; Maribeth Flores, 49, Tondo; Randy Barbosa, 29, from Sta. Cruz; Leonardo Curabo, 58, and Reynato Curabo, 51, both from L. Rivera St., Manila; Dominador Hari, 58, Sta. Cruz; Andy Manahan, 48, Sampaloc; Jun Cruz, 34, Quiapo; Niña Cunanan, 30, Tondo; Gerry Palad, 47, Tondo; Leonardo Esber, 21, Blumentritt; Jhon Lopez, 35, Sta. Cruz; Eduardo Ecal, 52, Sta. Cruz; Rey Ortenez, 22; Sta. Cruz; and Rosie Lumbang, 42, from Makati City.

The police was able to recover four telephone units, three calculators, bet money in different denominations and other illegal gambling paraphernalia from the suspects.

The intensified anti-gambling campaign were conducted by the Regional Public Safety Battalion's Intelligence and Investigation Team, led by Senior Supt. Elmer Cabreros, in coordination with the Manila Police District.

The 15 suspects are now in the custody of NCRPO's Regional Headquarters Support Group - Custody Security Office.

They were charged for violating PD 1602 (Illegal Gambling) during inquest proceedings held at the Manila City Prosecutor's Office.

Earlier, the Metro Manila police also arrested at least a dozen people involved in illegal gambling activities in Malabon and Manila. (PIA-MMIO)

PIA Press Release
2010/12/10