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Illegal Fish Fighting Gambling Ring Busted in Phuket, 14 Arrested
Kathu Police Station in Phuket has successfully busted an illegal fish fighting gambling den, arresting 14 individuals involved. Cash and fighting fish were among the items seized at the scene.
The Kathu Police Station has successfully dismantled a local illegal fish fighting betting ring, arresting 14 individuals involved. This was confirmed by the Kathu Police to The Phuket Express. The 14 arrested individuals were involved in illegal betting on fish fighting matches. Evidence seized at the scene included cash totaling 240 baht, six fighting fish, and a handwritten betting slip. Gambling laws in Thailand are strict, with many forms of betting being illegal. Fish fighting gambling, in particular, is often operated discreetly, especially in local areas, and police conduct regular crackdowns on such establishments. This latest bust is part of the Kathu Police Station's ongoing efforts to maintain public order within the community. Source: The Phuket Express
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The Phuket Express