Cops nab 5 for illegal gambling in Quezon

LUCENA CITY—Police arrested five persons for reportedly engaging in illegal gambling through drag racing in San Francisco town in Quezon province on Tuesday night, police said Wednesday.

A report from the Quezon police said the suspects – Paolo Bayla, 18; Joenel Lorbes, 20; Kien Darnell Sebuc, 21; Christian Ampeloquio, 25; and Mark Granada, 25 – were arrested in Barangay (village) Busdak Tuesday after residents informed policemen of their activity.

Police seized five motorcycles and P5,400 in bet money from the suspects. RJLA

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