ORMOC CITY-A woman from Almeria, Biliran was arrested by the police after the court issued a warrant of arrest against her for illegal gambling activity on Wednesday (Jan.24).
The accused, only identified as a certain Odar, 47, married, was arrested at about 5:50 pm at her house in Barangay Iyusan.
The arrest of the accused was based on the warrant of arrest issued by Judge Anabelle Donasco-Balledo, acting presiding judge of Municipal Circuit Trial Court, 8th Judicial Region, Kawayan-Almeria, Biliran, dated January 4, 2024, for violation of Sec 1 (a) (1) of PD 1602(illegal gambling law).
The court recommended a P30,000 bail for her temporary liberty.
(ROBERT DEJON)
