Treñas threatens to cut-down ICPO's gasoline supply if...
City Mayor Jerry Treñas threatens to cut-down the gasoline supply for the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) if drag racing activities in the different parts of the city is not stopped. He said he has already instructed the city police officials to arrest and file appropriate charges against individuals or groups engaged in drag racing.
ICPO director Senior Supt. Wesley Barayuga is not available for comment regarding Treñas's statement. Recently, the La Paz police station headed by Chief Inspector Uldarico Garbanzos arrested several people in relation to the illegal drag racing activities in La Paz. Drag racing are usually done during midnight.
Treñas said he has already made clear with the members of the city police of his stand regarding drag racing activities which involves children from rich families. All drag racing activities using motorcycle or cars must be stopped before any accident that could lead to death occurs.
The city has been providing ICPO their gasoline needs. After typhoon Frank, the city gave no limit to their gasoline needs. The no-limit gasoline supply was decided for the police in its crime prevention campaign, said Treñas.
Drag racing activities has been visible in the different parts of the city especially during midnight. It posed dangers as they speed along the road to the finish line. In several districts, there were also attempts to hold such drag race.
In Mandurriao district, Chief Inspector Orly Gabinete, chief of the Mandurriao police station confirmed that there were also several people who attempted to hold drag racing activities in the district six months ago. The supposed organizers of the race who are mostly children of affluent families were warned of their activities.
Police will file corresponding charges against the violators. Since then, none attempted to organize drag racing activities in Mandurriao. The police are keeping an eye in such kind of activities. Drag racing activities is a form of gambling since there are bettors. The bet money involves large sum of money, said Gabinete.