The Anti-Triad Action Group of the Yau Tsim Police District launched an anti-crime operation code-named "Gobi", "Fengshield" and "Songta". According to tips and in-depth investigations, today (4th) raided Yau Ma Tei at about 2 am A unit at No. 228 Shanghai Street smashed an illegal baccarat gambling stall, seized 207 decks of poker cards, chips with a face value of about 2 million yuan and about 40,000 yuan in gambling money, and arrested 41 people. All the arrested people are currently being detained investigation.
The police seized 207 decks of poker, chips with a face value of about 2 million yuan and about 40,000 yuan in gambling money.
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During the operation, a 47-year-old person in charge surnamed Chen was arrested on suspicion of "operating a gambling establishment"; 4 male and 2 female staff members aged between 18 and 40 were arrested on suspicion of "assisting in the operation of a gambling establishment".
The remaining gamblers, including 16 men and 18 women, aged between 26 and 69, were taken away on suspicion of "gambling in a gambling establishment". Regulations (Cap. 599G), officers then issued fixed penalty notices to them.
Based on the current penalty of 5,000 yuan for each ticket, the warehouse will earn 205,000 yuan
The police reiterated that according to the "Gambling Ordinance" Chapter 148 of the Laws of Hong Kong, the management of gambling establishments and gambling in gambling establishments are serious crimes. The former is liable to a maximum fine of 5 million yuan and imprisonment for 7 years. Yuan and 9 months in prison.
In addition, the Police appeal to the public to abide by the law and prevent the epidemic, to be considerate of themselves and others, and to strictly abide by relevant regulations.
The Police will continue to strictly enforce the law to crack down on various illegal activities and reduce the risk of virus transmission.