Raid in Elmshorn: 20 illegal slot machines and drugs secured!

Raid in Elmshorn: 20 illegal slot machines and drugs secured!

In a spectacular campaign, around 100 police, customs and regulatory office went against illegal gambling in the night from Saturday to Sunday in Elmshorn, Pinneberg district. The searches took place in several restaurants and adjacent apartments, with the investigators securing 20 illegal slot machines. The police report on the discovery of cash in a low five -digit amount and smaller quantities of drugs.

The Attorney General in Schleswig has already initiated an investigation to examine the commercial law violations. This raid shows how seriously the authorities take the fight against illegal gambling and what consequences this could have for the operators. The police have made a clear signal: Illegal gambling has no place in Schleswig-Holstein!

Investigations run at full speed

The searches are part of a comprehensive strategy to take action against the growing number of illegal gambling offers. The officials are determined to uncover the background of these illegal activities and to hold those responsible. The discovery of drugs in the affected objects could also indicate further criminal machinations that have to be examined in the context of the investigation.