Hong Kong Police Use Drones for First Time to Crack Down on Illegal Street Gambling
Hong Kong police have deployed drones for the first time to combat illegal street gambling operations, resulting in the arrest of eight suspects over a two-week period. The arrests took place in Chung On Estate and involved seven men and one woman, aged between 53 and 76. During the operation, officers seized HK$420 (US$54) in cash along with various gambling equipment. This enforcement action was part of a joint initiative codenamed 'JusticePeak,' conducted between April 5 and April 18 by officers from the Sha Tin and Ma On Shan police divisions. According to an official statement, drones were utilized to patrol the district and identify specific black spots where illegal gambling activities were occurring. Each of the eight individuals has been charged with one count of gambling in a place not designated as a gambling establishment or in a street. The police force indicated that they intend to continue strengthening patrols and maintaining a strict crackdown on illicit street-level gambling activities to ensure public order and compliance with local laws.
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Hong Kong Police Use Drones for First Time to Crack Down on Illegal Street Gambling
Hong Kong police have deployed drones for the first time to combat illegal street gambling operations, resulting in the arrest of eight suspects over a two-week period. The arrests took place in Chung On Estate and involved seven men and one woman, aged between 53 and 76. During the operation, officers seized HK$420 (US$54) in cash along with various gambling equipment. This enforcement action was part of a joint initiative codenamed 'JusticePeak,' conducted between April 5 and April 18 by officers from the Sha Tin and Ma On Shan police divisions. According to an official statement, drones were utilized to patrol the district and identify specific black spots where illegal gambling activities were occurring. Each of the eight individuals has been charged with one count of gambling in a place not designated as a gambling establishment or in a street. The police force indicated that they intend to continue strengthening patrols and maintaining a strict crackdown on illicit street-level gambling activities to ensure public order and compliance with local laws.
News - South China Morning Post