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MANILA: Three Malaysians and 40 Indonesians were rescued by anti-gambling police in Paranaque, on Saturday.

The police operation organised by enforcement personnel of Southern Police District rescued the victims while they were allegedly detained inside a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) site in Barangay Tambo, Parañaque City.

SPD Director Police Brig. Gen, Kirby Kraft said cops raided the 5th floor of the PITX building at around 5.30am when they found them.

The anti-trafficking operation also resulted in the arrest of six foreigners — two Chinese nationals, three Indonesians and one Malaysian.

Authorities brought the foreigners to a temporary holding area in Taguig City where their identities are still processed.

The suspects, meanwhile, will be charged with violation of Sec. 267 of RA 1084 (Serious illegal Detention) and RA 9208 as amended by RA 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking Law).