The General Aviation District's special task force and anti-triad action team conducted a crackdown on illegal gambling in the area today (4th). During the operation, they raided a village house in Tsuen Wan and dismantled an illegal gambling den. Thirteen individuals—seven local men, one Chinese man, and seven local women (aged between 28 and 68)—were arrested on suspicion of 'gambling outside a casino or on the street'. The suspects are currently under investigation. Police also seized gambling tools and cash during the operation.
The operation comes as part of broader efforts to curb illegal gambling activities in Hong Kong. With the current regulations stringent against such operations, police have stepped up their enforcement. Many of those arrested were found with gambling tools and a significant amount of cash, suggesting a larger scale of operations.
Police highlighted the strict laws and penalties against illegal gambling and called on the public to report such activities for a safer community. The high age range among the suspects indicates the diverse demographics involved in these illegal gambling dens.