Philippines police ramp up POGOs crackdown after raid

The philippines based police department is actively hunting and cracking down illegal setups by gambling companies and operators in the counyryu without having license and allowing under aged gambling as well according to breach of laws

Crackdowns were made to rescue people that were nationals and The Commission said the raid, which took place at the Tourist Garden Hotel, stemmed from a request by the Indonesian Embassy to rescue eight citizens being held at the alleged illegal POGO site.

More than 200 people form various countries including china , Indonesia , taiwan , burma were rescued along some malaysian people

Following the raid, police director Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin has instructed all chiefs of police in Cebu province to increase alertness against possible POGOs in their area.

 

[CR7]

The recent crackdown on illegal gambling activities in the Philippines, particularly the unlicensed operations allowing underage gambling, is a significant move by the police department to uphold the country's laws and protect its citizens. The raid at the Tourist Garden Hotel, prompted by a request from the Indonesian Embassy to rescue their citizens, highlights the international dimension of the issue, with individuals from various countries being involved.

The rescue of more than 200 people, including nationals from China, Indonesia, Taiwan, Burma, and Malaysia, underscores the transnational nature of these illegal gambling operations and the need for coordinated efforts to combat them. The involvement of individuals from different countries also highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing such criminal activities.

The directive given by Police Director Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin to increase alertness against possible POGOs in Cebu province signifies the proactive stance of the authorities in preventing such illegal activities from taking root or proliferating in other areas. It also emphasizes the need for continuous vigilance and enforcement measures to curb the operations of illegal gambling establishments and protect vulnerable populations, including minors.

Overall, the police crackdown on illegal gambling in the Philippines is a step in the right direction towards maintaining law and order, safeguarding the welfare of citizens, and upholding the integrity of the country's regulatory framework. It sends a strong message that illegal activities, especially those involving vulnerable populations, will not be tolerated, and that perpetrators will be held accountable for their actions.

 

[Qwert135]

Indeed they have done the right thing and commendable work by rescuing people from different countries that were in trouble but now they should be in relief , the police department needs to be appreciated for their effort in this process indeed actually .