OPERATIVES of the Manila Police District (MPD) Baseco Police Station (PS-13) cracked down on illegal gambling activities on the evening of October 21, 2026, resulting in the arrest of six individuals caught playing the traditional coin game “Cara y Cruz.”
The anti-illegal gambling operation, conducted under Oplan Galugad, transpired at approximately 6:40 PM directly in front of House No. 193, Block 15A, BASECO Compound, Barangay 649, Port Area, Manila.
The apprehending team—composed of Police Master Sergeant Ricardo U. Lo, Police Staff Sergeants Conrado R. Cuevas and Emmanuel L. Estaris, and Patrolman Ron-Ron M. Pestaño—caught the suspects in the act.
Authorities identified the arrested individuals as:
- Alias “Romeo,” 50 (identified as S1)
- Alias “Leonel,” 27 (S2)
- Alias “Marvin,” 44 (S3)
- Alias “Gemalyn,” 39 (S4)
- Alias “Noralyn,” 36 (S5)
- Alias “Mayla,” 33 (S6)
All six suspects are residents of the BASECO Compound and are currently in police custody.
During the raid, operatives confiscated key pieces of evidence, including three one-peso coins used as flippers and ₱900.00 in cash across various denominations representing the gambling stakes.
The suspects were informed of their constitutional rights at the time of their arrest.
Following standard protocols, they were brought to a nearby hospital for mandatory physical examinations before being transferred back to PS-13 for documentation and further investigation.
Appropriate criminal charges for violating Presidential Decree No. 1602 (Illegal Gambling) are currently being prepared for filing against the suspects before the Manila City Prosecutor’s Office.
