IMUS CITY, Cavite – Authorities here arrested 45 individuals allegedly involved in illegal gambling, particularly pigeon racing, on Saturday, Nov. 19.
The Cavite Police Provincial Office said the Imus City Police Station (CPS) received a report from a concerned citizen about illegal pigeon racing in Barangay Anabu 1-A.
Upon verification of the report, the police launched an operation to apprehend the individuals involved.
Authorities also confiscated 200 racing pigeons and bet money amounting to P35,000.
The suspects and pieces of evidence were brought to Imus CPS for proper documentation.