which is currently in lockdown to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe operations resulted in at least 501 individuals being arrested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Police Regional Office 5 (PRO-5) spokesperson, Police Major Malu Calubaquib, the province of Albay tops the list of the arrests with 220, followed by Sorsogon with 106, Camarines Norte with 79, Masbate with 62, Naga City with 19 and Catanduanes with 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calubaquib said that 120 cases have already been been filed in court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“PNP Bikol will continue its strengthened operations in the aim to curb Illegal gambling activities in the region in conformity with Executive Order No.13 signed by President Duterte,” Calubaquib said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It likewise, calls upon the community as well as the LGUs in eradicating illegal gambling and other prohibited games of chance where corruption breeds,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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