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Tuesday, 11 October 2005
The
KwaZulu-Natal Gambling Board’s Law Enforcement Unit and members of the
SAPS Provincial Gambling Project Unit have confiscated a total of 90
machines during their recent operation aimed at cracking down on
illegal gambling in the province.
On the 7th of
October, 2005, these units conducted a joint operation in the town of
Escourt. The operation was based upon information received that there
were illegal gambling operations being conducted from the premises
where amusement machines were available for play for minors.
Two premises where amusement
machines were operated were raided and following results were
achieved:
-A total of 32 illegal
gambling machines were found to be operational on both premises.
-A further 58 illegal gambling machines were found in storage at one
of the premises.
-The machines are used for gambling purposes by local residents and
are often played by children who visit the premises to play on
amusement machines.
Investigations are still underway to determine where the machines
originated from.
Criminal charges relating to illegal gambling and the possession of
illegal gambling devices are being instituted against two local
businessmen. Illegal gambling results in the exposure of minors to
gambling, and gambling problems due to the fact that the environment
is not regulated.
The machines that were confiscated will be retained as exhibits until
the cases have been finalised.
Anyone who has information relating to illegal gambling can contact
Chief Inspector- Richard Goodayle at 082 412 7125.
For any further queries on this matter, contact: Richard Goodayle
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