An online cockfighting (e-sabong) operation was busted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) during a raid in Pandi, Bulacan, resulting in the seizure of electronic equipment believed to have been used in the illegal operation.
According to Police Regional Office 3 Director Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez, the operation was successfully carried out with the assistance of an informant.
Police recovered various electronic devices and computer equipment allegedly used to facilitate the online sabong operation.
The raid was conducted by virtue of a search warrant issued by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 104 in Malolos City, Bulacan.
During the search, police also discovered a separate room inside the premises that was reportedly being used for live-streaming activities.
Authorities are also looking into the suspected involvement of the operation in online cockfighting activities in Mexico, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
The arrested individuals, who are believed to be involved in managing the illegal operation, are now under police custody as authorities prepare the appropriate charges against them.
Mendez said the investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the operation and establish the possible involvement of other individuals.
[Reports from RH Grace Sansano]
