Nghe An: Temporarily detain 4 subjects playing 'lieng' for money during the implementation of Directive 16
(Baonghean.vn) - Although the locality is implementing social distancing according to Directive 16 to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic, in Nghi Thach commune, Nghi Loc district, there are still 4 subjects organizing gambling.
On September 10, Nghi Loc District Police said they were detaining 4 suspects to investigate and clarify their behavior.gamble.
Previously, at around 7:50 p.m. on September 9, at the house of Nguyen Thi T. (born in 1993), residing in Hamlet 8, Nghi Thach Commune, Nghi Loc District, Nghi Thach Commune Police discovered and caught 4 subjects red-handed in the act of illegal gambling.
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Gambling scene. Photo: Hong Ngoc |
The subjects include: Vo Van Thinh (born in 1981) and Tran Huu Tai (born in 1981), both residing in Hamlet 8, Nghi Thach Commune, Nghi Loc District; Phung Xuan Thuy (born in 1979) and Phung Ngoc Chung (born in 1983), both residing in Block 8, Nghi Huong Ward, Cua Lo Town.
The evidence seized from the gambling table included a deck of playing cards and 29,040,000 VND in cash. Through the investigation, the subjects admitted to gambling by playing cards for money.
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Gambling participants. Photo: Hong Ngoc |
Currently, Nghi Loc District Police are completing documents to handle gambling subjects and those who do not comply with regulations on Covid-19 prevention and control in accordance with the law.