4 “Swertres” Players Nabbed in Barangay Tabunok, Talisay City
In the efforts of the Talisay City Police headed by OIC, Police Superintendent Marlu Palomaria Conag to eradicate all forms of illegal gambling in Talisay City, another 4 “swertres” players were arrested on May 19, 2018 in Barangay Tabunok, Talisay City.
According to the press release of the Talisay City Police, the operation, headed by Deputy OIC, Police Inspector Rene Cerna and party, ended with the arrest of Cheril Taberos, 31 years of age, a resident of Sitio Luna, Brgy. Lagtang, Talisay City; Gertrude Diaz 69 years of age, a resident of Sitio Siwak, Brgy. Bulacao, Talisay City, along with Marcelino Zamora 57 years of age, a resident of Sitio Pungsod, Brgy. Lawaan III, Talisay City and Maylen Rosales 48 years of age, a resident of Brgy. Tabunok, Talisay City. Confiscated was their “swertres” paraphernalia namely: Notebooks, ballpens, bundle stub containing different number combinations, and a total of 1,296 pesos cash.
The 4 individuals arrested for illegal gambling are now detained at the Talisay lock-up facility while the evidences are brought to Talisay Police Station for proper booking and disposition. (Aljun Cainghog/Talisay City Police PR)