The police launched an operation to crack down on illegal gambling in Mong Kok and Kwai Chung today (28th). A total of 7 people were arrested. All the arrested people are being detained for investigation. Among them, the special duty team of the Mong Kok Police District launched a code-named " In an anti-illegal gambling operation, a unit at No. 1084 Canton Road was raided, a suspected illegal fishing machine casino was smashed, and two fishing machines, two game machines, a batch of game cards, card readers and about 500 yuan were seized Gambling money, the police arrested a 54-year-old local woman on suspicion of "managing a gambling establishment"; Gambling" was arrested.
In addition, the uniformed patrol team of the Kwai Chung Division and the task force launched an operation to combat illegal street gambling in the district. A pack of playing cards and a small amount of cash were seized along Shek Yam Road, and four local men were arrested at the same time, aged between 48 and The 84-year-old is suspected of "gambling in any establishment other than a casino or on the street".
The uniformed patrol team of the Kwai Chung Division and the task force arrested 4 men along Shek Yam Road.
(Photo provided by the police)
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 maximum fine of 5 million yuan and imprisonment for 7 years. Yuan He was imprisoned for 9 months, and street gambling is also illegal.
According to the law, anyone who operates or manages or controls illegal gambling on the streets, upon conviction, the maximum fine is 50,000 yuan and imprisonment for 2 years.
Anyone who engages in illegal gambling on the streets will be fined up to HK$30,000 and imprisoned for 9 months upon conviction. The police appeal to the public to abide by the law and strictly abide by the relevant regulations.
The Police will continue to strictly enforce the law and crack down on various illegal activities.
