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Around 400 people detained in Turkey for illegal gambling

Türkiye Materials 1 February 2019 10:04 (UTC +04:00)
Turkey’s Istanbul police carried out a big operation in 40 districts of the city against the organizers and participants of illegal gambling, Trend reports referring to the Turkish media on Feb. 1.
Around 400 people detained in Turkey for illegal gambling

Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 1

By Rufiz Hafizoglu - Trend:

Turkey’s Istanbul police carried out a big operation in 40 districts of the city against the organizers and participants of illegal gambling, Trend reports referring to the Turkish media on Feb. 1.

Reportedly, 394 people were detained as part of the operation. Among the detainees there are also foreigners whose citizenship is not disclosed.

Gambling games have been banned in Turkey since 1996.

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