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Hong Kong police arrest 78 in illegal gambling crackdown

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Hong Kong police have arrested 78 individuals in a significant crackdown on illegal gambling operations. The operation targeted various illicit activities, including a syndicate involved in illegal horse racing gambling at the Happy Valley Racecourse. Authorities also uncovered a small-scale casino operating from a residential flat, offering games like mahjong and baccarat. AI

RANK_REASON Law enforcement action targeting illegal activities. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Hong Kong police arrest 78 in illegal gambling crackdown

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin ·

    78 arrested in crackdown on illegal gambling, including racecourse syndicate

    Hong Kong police have arrested 78 people, with the youngest aged 16, in a crackdown on illegal gambling activities, including a syndicate operating at the Happy Valley racecourse. Lo Kin-pong, chief inspector from the regional anti-triad unit on Hong Kong Island, said on Tuesday …

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