Police arrested 13 individuals involved in the illegal numbers game Swertres in various areas of Cebu Province over the past week.
Senior Citizens Among Suspects
Among those arrested were two senior citizens: alias Lolo Tonying, 67, from Carmen; and Lolo Miguel, 70, from Balamban.
Other Arrests
Other suspects were apprehended in Camotes, Tabuelan, Dumanjug, Consolacion, Liloan, and Tabogon during bet-bust operations and police monitoring.
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Authorities recovered various gambling paraphernalia, betting lists, and cash believed to be proceeds from illegal Swertres operations.
All arrested individuals face charges for violating Republic Act 9287, the law against illegal numbers games. The police campaign against illegal gambling continues across the province.
