Uncovered: A Casino Smack-dab in the Heart of Sochi
In a significant development, Sochi police, along with support from the special unit of the regional Rosgvardia management, have made an arrest in connection with an illegal gambling den operating within a shopping mall.
According to the UVD, three individuals, including two locals and an outsider from Tambov, were responsible for organising this underground gambling activity. The arrest was made at a hookah bar within the mall, though the exact location remains undisclosed.
The seized materials, which include poker equipment and an unspecified amount of money, have been handed over to investigative authorities for further action. However, the nature of the procedural decision that these authorities will make was not mentioned.
The suspects' actions suggest they are involved in a crime under Article 171.2 of the RF Criminal Code, which pertains to the organisation of gambling establishments without the necessary permits.
Despite the arrest, the role of the regional Rosgvardia management in the ongoing investigation was not clarified, nor was information provided about who will take over the investigation of the illegal casino by the investigators.
Notably, the identities of the investigative authorities to whom the materials were handed over were not revealed, and no details were provided about the release or bail of the suspects.
The confiscation of the illegal gambling equipment and money serves as a reminder of the commitment of law enforcement agencies to maintain law and order in the resort town of Sochi.
