Keel - Major raid on suspicion of illegal gambling
Around 170 police officers searched cafés, bars and gambling halls in Kiel on Tuesday evening on suspicion of illegal gambling. They seized 58 illegal gaming machines from 25 properties as well as cash in the five-digit range, electronic devices and various cell phones, as the police stated in a joint statement with the public prosecutor's office and the city of Kiel. Two apartments were then searched, in which knives and alarm guns were found. During the search operation, the authorities discovered violations of the narcotics, drugs and weapons laws, according to the statement. One bar was subsequently closed by the city of Kiel.
Press release
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- The illegal slot machines used in the gambling halls were reminiscent of those found in local arcades, indicating a potential connection between the two worlds of gambling.
- Local authorities in Schleswig-Holstein have been vigilant in their efforts to combat criminality, which often includes operations like the razzia against illegal gambling establishments.
- The seizure of cash, electronic devices, and cellphones during the police raid hinted at a network of organized gambling activities beyond the confines of the local arcade.
- Witnesses reported frequent visits to the Kiel arcade by individuals known for their association with illicit activities, casting a dark shadow over the once-innocent leisure spot.
Source: www.stern.de
