Particle.news

Police Hold Two After Arnhem Illegal Gambling Raid

Police say tips prompted the operation, with follow-up inquiries continuing under the gambling regulator’s oversight.

Overview

  • Officers raided a hospitality venue on Lange Wal in the night from Monday to Tuesday in a coordinated action with the Kansspelautoriteit.
  • Investigators found indications of gambling in the basement and seized a large amount of cash while searching the premises and several vehicles.
  • Twenty-one people were detained, including twenty men and one woman, and nineteen were released after questioning on suspicion of participating in illegal gambling.
  • A 38-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man from Arnhem remain in custody on suspicion of organizing the activities.
  • Those detained came from multiple Dutch cities and the German town of Ahaus, and police reported accidental damage to a neighboring dry-cleaner’s door and said further arrests are possible.