99% of illegal gambling closed down, say Penang police


PENANG police have claimed to have put the kibosh on 99% of illegal gambling in the island state, following months of raids by officers.

State police chief Chuah Ghee Lye said since January this year, police have raided 215 gambling dens, arrested 268 people and 384 players. Officers also seized 448 simulators, 633 slot machines, four mobile phones, and RM81,000 in cash.


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