The pieces of evidence confiscated by Lian Municipal Police Station together with the personnel from RSOU RID PRO4A, in the operation conducted against illegal gambling at about 05:00 in the afternoon of July 31, 2023 at Brgy. Matabungkay, Lian, Batangas.
Four men are now facing anti-illegal gambling charges over spider fight betting at said town. The Suspects identified as
1. Jake Arroyo y Laure, 34-year-old, single, construction worker and resident Balayan, Batangas;
2. Elson Canteras y Piliin, 33-year-old, married, construction worker;
3. Venancio Tabita y Cappal, 56-year-old, married, construction worker;
4. Jomark Casanova y Tolentino, 25-year-old, married, construction worker and all resident of Calaca, Batangas.
Confiscated from the arrested suspects were seventeen (17) pieces of spider, three (3) box cage for spider, three (3) pieces of bamboo stick used for spider fighting and betting money amounting to one thousand three hundred pesos (Php1300.00).
Spiders, which were confiscated, are now in the custody of this station to be used as evidence in court. After being presented in court, it will be released into the wild.
The suspects will be facing criminal charges for violation of Presidential Decree 1602, the law that provides penalties for illegal gambling activities signed into law by then-President Ferdinand Marcos in 1978,”
“Gambling sets a bad example for children, spider fighting as a pastime is not unlawful, and it only becomes illegal if it involves placing bets. If there is what we call ‘gateway drugs,’ there is also ‘gateway gambling vice.’ These people encourage gambling among kids particularly those who are fond of spiders,”- PCOL BELMONTE


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