Raid in Elmshorn: Illegal slot machines and drugs discovered!

Raid in Elmshorn: Illegal slot machines and drugs discovered!

17.11.2024 - 01:56

Police Directorate Bad Segeberg

In a spectacular campaign on Saturday evening, November 16, 2024, the authorities in Elmshorn have set a strong sign against illegal gambling! With an impressive group of 90 police officers, 22 customs officials and 7 employees of the regulatory office, the emergency services combed several restaurants in the city. The control, which lasted from 10:00 p.m. to 00:30 a.m., revealed a frightening extent of administrative offenses and criminal activities.

The investigators not only discovered numerous indications of unauthorized slot machines, but also other serious violations! Around 20 illegal machines and other evidence were ensured in a total of eight objects. The searches also revealed that some slot machines did not meet the legal regulations. But that was not all: In an adjacent apartment and in other restaurants, the officials found cash in the low five -digit euro range as well as a small amount of narcotics!

coordinated measures against organized crime

The Attorney General in Schleswig immediately initiated investigations to illuminate the background of these criminal machinations. The emergency services of the 2nd hundred of Eutin, the Elmshorn criminal police and the Elmshorn police station immediately implemented the search measures. The control was directed by the newly established coordination and investigation unit to combat organized crime (KE OK), which specializes in combating such offenses.

In addition, the customs officials carried out surveys of the employees found, but could not find any further abnormalities. The authorities show that they are determined against illegal gambling and the associated criminal activities. Citizens can look forward to a safe and proper restaurant landscape in Elmshorn!