PNP investigates Taal Lake, other sites for missing cockfighters, links to jueteng
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating other sites beyond Taal Lake in Batangas for the whereabouts of 34 missing cockfighting enthusiasts.
Government divers are set to begin a preliminary search on Thursday in Taal Lake, led by the Philippine Coast Guard, Department of Justice, and PNP, to find the remains of the missing individuals based on information from a whistleblower.
Witnesses have revealed that some victims were buried or burned in undisclosed sites, and the truth will be confirmed once the bodies are recovered.
Alias 'Totoy', one of the accused security guards who previously disclosed details about the crime, provided information suggesting that more than 100 people were killed or went missing in connection with illegal gambling operations, including jueteng.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla recently announced that 15 PNP members are under investigation for their involvement in the case and have been restricted from duty and operations.
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