49 persons nabbed for illegal cockfighting

By Glazyl Y. Masculino

 

BACOLOD City – The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (Nocppo) here has arrested 49 persons for joining illegal cockfights in separate areas in just a day.

Bago City recorded the most number of arrest at 13, followed by Hinigaran, 9; Sipalay, 7; Kabankalan, 5; Sagay, Manapla, and Himamaylan with four violators each; Moises Padilla, 2; and Cauayan, 1.

Police recovered from the arrested persons fighting cocks, gaffs, and bets.

Lieutenant Wilma Silva, Nocppo’s deputy public information officer, said the arrested persons allegedly engaged in “backyard” cockfighting in various barangays during the observance of All Saints’ Day.

“Bawal magkadto sa cemeteries, that’s why siguro nag bulang sila para malingaw,” Silva said.

She, however, stressed that cockfighting is strictly prohibited, and police continues to go after violators.

Police have been aggressive in their anti-illegal gambling campaign to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since the activity usually gathers large groups of people.