42 jailed in Cebu City for liquor ban violation

A total of 13 individuals were jailed at the Waterfront Police Station in Cebu City  for violation of the liquor ban. /Benjie Talisic

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 42 individuals were arrested by Cebu City police for violation of the liquor ban which started at midnight today, May 12.

Data from the Cebu City Tactical Operations Center show that the arrested persons are now detained at the Abellana Police Station – 3, Waterfront Police Station – 13, Carbon Police Station – 2 and the San Nicolas Police Station – 17.

The 48-hour liquor ban was implemented starting at midnight today and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on May 13, Monday. This covers the prohibition against drinking and selling of liquor./dcb

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