Two gamblers were simultaneously imprisoned after they were arrested when authorities raided a gambling den at 11:39 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Barangay Ibo, Toledo City.
The arrested individuals were identified as alias Jen, 43, and his friend alias Ron, 41, both native residents of Barangay Poblacion in the said city.
According to the Toledo City Police Station, they received a series of complaints from residents of Barangay Ibo due to the loud noise from gamblers who continued playing even late at night.
An estimated more than 20 people were crowded in the area, shouting every time someone won, prompting the personnel of the Intelligence Unit and Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) of the Toledo Police to respond urgently.
When the police arrived at the gambling site, most of the gamblers quickly noticed and scattered, running towards the dark part of the area. However, the arrested individuals were unable to move due to shock, resulting in their arrest by authorities.
Seized from the scene were three sets of dice and other paraphernalia used in the illegal gambling game called "hantak."
The suspects are currently detained in the Toledo City Police Station lock-up cell and will be charged with violation of Presidential Decree 1602 (Illegal Gambling Law).
