Based on information and in-depth investigations, officers of the Special Duty Squad of Mong Kok Police District launched an anti-illegal gambling operation code-named "FULLBOOM" this (29th) afternoon, raided a unit at No. 280 Portland Street, Mong Kok, and smashed it. An illegal fishing machine casino.
The police arrested a 45-year-old local woman surnamed Ho in the unit for "managing a gambling establishment" and violating the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Instructions) (Business and Premises) Regulations (Chapter 599F); another 4 locals The man, a local woman and a mainland man, aged between 36 and 63, were arrested on suspicion of "gambling in gambling establishments"; they were also suspected of violating the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition of Group Gathering) Ordinance ( Chapter 599G), the officer issued a fixed penalty notice to the 6 men and women.
During the operation, the personnel seized 2 fishing machines, a shooting game machine, a batch of game cards, card readers and more than 2,000 yuan in gambling money.
The police reiterated that under the Gambling Ordinance, Chapter 148 of the Laws of Hong Kong, operating a gambling establishment and gambling in a gambling establishment are serious offences. The former can be fined up to 5 million yuan and imprisoned for 7 years on conviction, while the latter can be fined up to 30,000 yuan upon conviction. Yuan and imprisonment for 9 months.
In addition, the police appeal to the public to take care of themselves and others and strictly abide by the epidemic prevention regulations to help effectively control the epidemic. The police will also increase their efforts to combat illegal activities and reduce the risk of community transmission.
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