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Police bust gambling dens in Pekanbaru
Police raided two gambling sites, located at the XP international executive club and a casino in a shopping center complex, following tip-offs from local residents disturbed by the activities there
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oliceraided two gambling sites, located at the XP international executiveclub and a casino in a shopping center complex, following tip-offs fromlocal residents disturbed by the activities there.
'Wehave named two people suspects. They are currently in the custody of RiauPolice,' team leader Sr. Comr. Cahyono said.
The police seized 120 gambling machines, Rp 35 million (US$3574.34) in cash, 79 gambling vouchers worth Rp 100,000 each and also arrested four cashiers and 25 staff from the two sites.
The Riau Islam Defenders Front (FPI) applauded the police move to raid the two places.
"We are grateful that the police followed up on citizens' reports," FPI Riau chief Sulhusni Domo said. (hrl/dic)
