The Anti-Triad Action Team of the Kwun Tong Police District launched an anti-illegal gambling operation code-named "Yongjue", "Gobi" and "Fengshield" at about 9:00 pm today (23rd) based on reports and in-depth investigations. Searched an industrial building unit on Chun Yip Street, smashed a suspected illegal fishing machine gambling stall, seized 6 fishing machines, a batch of game cards and a small amount of gambling money, arrested a total of 1 person in charge and 5 gamblers, and the gamblers They were also issued fixed penalty notices for contravening the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F).
The police raided an industrial building unit on Chun Yip Street, smashed a suspected illegal fishing machine gambling stall, and arrested 6 people in total.
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The 43-year-old person in charge of a gambling stall surnamed Wu was suspected of "operating a gambling establishment" and violating the "Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulations" (Cap. Instructions from the Director General".
In addition, 1 male and 4 female gamblers aged between 34 and 60 were arrested on suspicion of "gambling in gambling establishments". Regulations (Cap. 599F), the officer then issued a fixed penalty notice to them.
Two of the arrested persons were found to be wanted and all the arrested persons are being detained for investigation.
The police reiterated that according to the "Gambling Ordinance" Chapter 148 of the Laws of Hong Kong, operating a gambling establishment and gambling in a gambling establishment are serious crimes. The former is liable to a fine of 5 million yuan and imprisonment for 7 years. RMB 10,000 and imprisonment for 9 months.
In addition, the Police appeal to the public to be considerate of themselves and others, and strictly abide by the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) to help control the epidemic and reduce the risk of virus transmission in the community.