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13 nabbed for illegal gambling activities
Posted: 03 April 2012 1412 hrs
SINGAPORE: Police have arrested 13 men for operating and gambling at an illegal gambling den.
In a four-hour operation which started at 12.30am on Saturday, police raided a private apartment in Siglap and nabbed the suspects, aged 18 to 35.
Police also seized gambling chips and poker cards used for the game known as "Texas Poker", as well as S$2,000 in cash.
Preliminary investigations showed that one of the men had rented the unit and converted it into an illegal gambling den.
Anyone convicted of illegal gambling could be sentenced to six months' jail, fined S$5,000 or both.
Police warned owners of residential and business units to ensure that their premises are not used for illegal activities.
It takes a serious view on illegal gambling activities and will continue to conduct strict enforcement against such activities.
- CNA/cc
