Thai local officials and police conducted a joint raid on a mobile underground casino in Apornor Town, Longzai Cuo Prefecture, Wanla Mang County on October 27, capturing 72 individuals involved in gambling and a large amount of gambling funds and tools. The operation was commanded by Deputy Governor Khetrat Chansilp, and the police confiscated about 80,000 Thai Baht in cash, several sets of gambling tools, and surveillance equipment at the scene. The casino had been operating in residential areas for a long time, mainly using Sic Bo gambling, and frequently changing locations, which seriously disturbed the residents. This operation is an important part of Thailand's "National Gambling Crackdown," and all individuals involved in gambling have been handed over to the police for legal processing.
Raid Overview
On the afternoon of October 27, Deputy Governor Khetrat Chansilp led a special local administrative action team and the jurisdictional police station to conduct a joint raid on a mobile underground casino in Apornor Town, Longzai Cuo Prefecture, Wanla Mang County. The casino had been secretly operating in residential areas, mainly engaging in Sic Bo gambling, and evading crackdowns by frequently changing locations. After receiving reports from the public and confirming the situation through investigation, the police organized and implemented this arrest operation.
Details of the Seizure at the Scene
A total of 72 individuals involved in gambling were captured at the scene, including 26 males and 46 females, and cash of about 80,000 Thai Baht, several sets of gambling tools, and chips were confiscated. The police also found suspected surveillance cameras with their SIM cards removed. All individuals involved in gambling and physical evidence have been transferred to the local police station for legal processing. This raid effectively combated illegal gambling activities in the area.
Law Enforcement Background and Follow-up Handling
This operation is an important part of the Thai government's "National Gambling Crackdown," following a recent police crackdown on illegal claw machine spots. The authorities emphasize the continuous crackdown on various gambling activities, including physical casinos, online gambling platforms, and street gambling, and all involved individuals will be legally held accountable. The government calls on the public to actively report illegal gambling clues to maintain social order together.
