Shock in Harsewinkel: illegal gaming machines revealed!

Shock in Harsewinkel: illegal gaming machines revealed!

in the city of Harsewinkel occurred on Friday, October 4, which took place with the participation of the main customs office in Bielefeld, the municipal regulatory office and the Gütersloh police. The focus was on cafes and kiosks, where potentially illegal activities were suspected. During these cooperative actions, the inspectors came across four gaming machines in a café. The suspicion of manipulation on all devices was alarming, which immediately resulted in a judicial search decision.

The search not only led to the discovery of a significant amount of cash, but also to an investigation on suspicion of illegal gambling. In a shisha bar, two more slot machines also had to be shut down because they were not sufficiently certified. These findings raise questions regarding compliance with security standards in the catering.

kiosk under control

In the late evening hours a kiosk was also checked, with the main customs office discovered unpaid tobacco, which was then also secured. These measures are part of a more comprehensive strategy to combat legal violations in the region. The cooperation controls in Gütersloh have proven to be effective to uncover such illegal activities and are therefore continued at irregular intervals.

The authority encourages citizens to contact the Gütersloh police if there are suspected cases or further questions. The police press office has emphasized the controls as important to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and to counteract the illegal gambling scene. Questions can be sent by phone at 05241 869-2271 or by email to the press office.guetersloh@polizei.nrw.de

The full commitment of the authorities in this initiative aims to create a safe environment for all citizens and to ensure that the laws to protect the health and security of the public are observed. The reporting on these controls shows the endeavor to free the city of Harsewinkel and the surrounding area of illegal activities and at the same time inform the community about the risks of such offenses. Further information on this topic can be found on the website of www.radioguetersloh.de can be read.