Dramatic moment heavily armed police raid an illegal casino and arrest 21 poker players

  • Queensland police released footage of a raid on an illegal casino in Brisbane 
  • Officers seized cash, gaming equipment, poker chips and phone in the raid 
  • A total of 21 people were detained while detectives commenced inquiries

This is the moment police smashed an alleged illegal casino accused of operating for six weeks before a disgruntled gambler tipped them off. 

Detectives have commenced an investigation into the suspected illegal casino after raiding a West End apartment last night.

Officers from the State Crime Command’s Major and Organised Crime Squad seized cash, gaming equipment, poker chips and phones after executing a search warrant at the apartment at about 9pm.

A total of 21 people were detained while detectives commenced inquiries. 

Detectives have commenced an investigation into a suspected illegal casino after raiding a West End apartment last night

A total of 21 people were detained while detectives commenced inquiries 

A total of 21 people were detained while detectives commenced inquiries 

A 38-year-old man was issued with a Notice to Appear in court after allegedly being in possession of cocaine.

Investigations into the suspected illegal casino are ongoing.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information regarding illegal gaming activity in Queensland to contact police.

Officers from the State Crime Command’s Major and Organised Crime Squad seized cash, gaming equipment, poker chips and phones

Officers from the State Crime Command’s Major and Organised Crime Squad seized cash, gaming equipment, poker chips and phones

 

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