'Sabong' cop caught in Cebu | Inquirer News

‘Sabong’ cop caught in Cebu

/ 05:02 PM June 22, 2020

MANILA, Philippines – A policeman allegedly manning and betting on a “tupada” or illegal cockfighting game in Lahug, Cebu City has been caught by the Philippine National Police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG).

In a report on Monday, the PNP identified the suspect as Police Staff Sergeant Charlito Sanchez Tinoy, a member of the Regional Personnel Holding Accounting Section.

In a raid conducted last Sunday afternoon, Police S/Sgt. Tinoy was arrested with three civilians while manning and betting in the illegal game and violating enhanced community quarantine rules currently observed in Cebu City.

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Tupada paraphernalia seized during the raid include gaffs or ‘tari’, cash bets, and several fighting cocks.

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According to PNP-IMEG Police Brig. Gen. Ronald Lee, Tinoy was previously arrested by IMEG operatives for illegal gambling back in March.

The four suspects were taken to the PNP-IMEG office in Visayas Field Unit and will face criminal complaints for violating enhanced community quarantine rules and engaging in illegal gambling. Jim Mendoza

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