Gambling operation in Kocaeli: 18 people fined 115 thousand 650 liras

According to a statement from the Kocaeli Provincial Police Department, inspections were carried out at public entertainment and recreation venues as part of efforts to prevent the crime of "providing a place and opportunity for gambling."

Teams identified that gambling was taking place at certain businesses in the Kartepe, Gölcük, and İzmit districts.

GAMBLING OPERATION IN 3 DISTRICTS

Teams determined that bingo was being played at a coffeehouse in the Kartepe district, seized 3 thousand liras used for gambling, and imposed administrative fines totaling 44 thousand 975 liras on 7 people.

In the Gölcük district, administrative action was taken against 3 people caught gambling at a business, with a total of 19 thousand 275 liras in fines issued, and 8 thousand 400 liras were taken into custody.

In the İzmit district, teams imposed administrative fines totaling 51 thousand 400 liras on 8 people caught gambling at two different businesses and seized 4 thousand 300 liras and 100 euros used in the gambling.

Meanwhile, judicial proceedings were initiated against K.K., T.A., S.P., and T.K., who were identified as facilitating gambling at their workplaces.

News Source: AA