78 arrested in crackdown on illegal gambling, including racecourse syndicate
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Hong Kong police arrested 78 individuals, aged 16 to 68, in a crackdown on illegal gambling and other criminal activities between July 7 and Monday. The operation targeted a syndicate operating at the Happy Valley racecourse, as well as drug, prostitution, and triad offenses. The arrests included 42 men and 36 women. Chief Inspector Lo Kin-pong of the regional anti-triad unit announced the results.
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Lo Kin-pong, chief inspector from the regional anti-triad unit on Hong Kong Island, made a statement about the operation.
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Lo Kin-pong, chief inspector from the regional anti-triad unit on Hong Kong Island, made a statement about the operation.
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Lo Kin-pong, chief inspector from the regional anti-triad unit on Hong Kong Island, made a statement about the operation.
South China Morning PostHong Kong police arrested 78 people in a crackdown on illegal gambling.
South China Morning PostThe youngest person arrested was aged 16.
South China Morning PostA syndicate operating at the Happy Valley racecourse was among those targeted.
South China Morning PostThe police operation targeted illicit drug, gambling, prostitution and triad activities.
South China Morning PostThe arrests consisted of 42 men and 36 women.
South China Morning PostThe operation took place between July 7 and Monday.
South China Morning PostThe ages of those arrested ranged from 16 to 68.
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