The Attorney General Office announced that in simultaneous actions nationwide, around 1,000 slot machines were seized from places where they operated without authorization. The press release from the Attorney General Office explains that the seizing of the slot machines is part of a coordinated action with the backing of government children protection organizations and prosecutors in 31 provinces and the National District in answer to thousands of requests received from community groups nationwide.
Some 27 businesses where the slot machines were operating were closed. Also seized was over RD$3 million in coins used by the machines. The press release from the Attorney General Office says more than 300 persons were arrested for investigations.
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El Caribe
10 July 2018
