7 Arrested for Violation of the Omnibus Election Code (“Liquor Ban”)

PAGADIAN CITY - At least seven (7) individuals were apprehended PNP personnel of Pagadian City Police Station for Violation of the Omnibus Election Code (“Liquor Ban”) at Purok Mahigalaon, Bulatok, Pagadian City and Purok Madasigon, Bulatok, Pagadian City at about 5:00 PM of May 12, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the arrested the following suspects as:

Ramir Jabajab Pantilgan, 36 years old, married of Purok Mahigalaon, Bulatok, Pagadian City;

Dominador Gumansing Ocay, 39 years old, of Purok Mahigalaon, Bulatok, Pagadian City;

Gedion Macarate Elesterio, 53 years old; Randy Lasparilla Macula, 21 years old;

Joel Elio Paris, 36 years old;

Roy Stanley Elesterio Lasparilla, 38 years old, and

Marlon Tantan Dinopol, 39 years old, all residents of Purok Madasigon, Bulatok, Pagadian City.

The arrested suspects were caught in the act drinking liquor while the police elements of Pagadian City Police conducted roving patrol at the above-mentioned place.

They violated the Resolution No. 10461 of the Omnibus Election Code (“Liquor ban”) and were all placed under arrest after being apprised of their rights under Miranda Doctrine and were temporarily held in protective custody of Pagadian City Police Station.