ILOILO – Eight individuals were arrested for alleged illegal fishing in San Lorenzo, Guimaras.
Police identified them as Ramon Peralta, 30; Joe Antonio, 27; Mamerto Ga, 40; Jimmy Ga, 48; Julius Yanson, 39; Anthony Mahilum, 32; Jerry Diaz, 36 and Threseven Asoy, 19.
While conducting patrol in the town’s coastal area, policemen chanced upon the suspects on Sept. 8, according to Lieutenant Ma. Rosario Miranda, officer-in-charge of the San Lorenzo police station.
Their fish catch and three fishing boats were confiscated, said Miranda.
The suspects were taken to the municipal police station, facing charges./PN
