Cops search for Cebu barangay chair over illegal cockfight amid ECQ

Police are searching for a Balamban, Cebu barangay chairman who evaded arrest during a raid on an illegal cockfight amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Police said in a statement that Barangay Lamesa Chairman Wilfredo Alvarado, was the target of a joint-operation on Friday for secretly organizing the cockfight.

However, Alvarado was able to elude police after sensing the arrival of the operating team.

According to Balamban Police, they arrested the five people during the anti-illegal gambling operation.

Among evidence seized were two gaff spurs with scabbards, two fighting cocks, two cages, two motorcycles, and P3,420 cash used as betting money.

On Monday, the arrested suspects were brought to the Balamban Municipal Police Station for proper disposition and appropriate filing of criminal charges for violating Presidential Decree 449. — DVM, GMA News