GNR detains six men over illegal gambling in Trofa establishments
Six men were detained in Trofa during a GNR operation at food and drink establishments. Four gaming machines and two doses of drugs were seized.
GNR operation in Trofa results in six detentions and seizure of gaming machines
Six men were detained in Trofa on Saturday, suspected of unlawful exploitation of gambling, presence in an unlawful gambling venue and unlawful gambling, the GNR Territorial Command for Porto informed, according to Observador.
The detainees range in age from 20 to 53 years old and were identified during an inspection operation at food and drink establishments, aimed at the prevention and detection of criminal and administrative offences.
The operation led to the drawing up of eight administrative violation notices for infractions of various kinds. Four gaming machines of chance or luck, one scales, three knives, two doses of cannabis and two doses of hashish were seized.
The six defendants were formalised as such, with the facts being referred to the Judicial Court of the Santo Tirso District.
The GNR emphasises that the operation "assumes particular relevance in the context of prevention and combating crime associated with illegal gambling, a problematic issue with significant social and economic consequences, frequently associated with situations of addiction, indebtedness and family breakdown". The security force adds that the intervention "had a significant impact with the local population, contributing to the strengthening of the sense of security and confidence in the performance of the security forces".
Source: Observador