Raid on Haifa Gambling House: 2 Suspects Arrested, Thousands of Shekels Seized

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Two suspects were arrested tonight in a joint raid by the police and the Israel Prison Service on a location in Haifa that, according to suspicion, served as an illegal gambling house. According to Arutz Sheva, the operation was carried out as part of the fight against illegal gambling and money laundering, with the participation of Haifa station police officers, Israel Prison Service Yamam detectives, and the Alternatives to Incarceration and Supervision Division.

According to Israel Hayom, police officers raided the location and seized thousands of shekels in cash, computers and other equipment. According to Arutz Sheva and Israel Hayom, slot machine chips, mobile phones and security cameras were also seized. The venue was shut down on the decision of a police officer, and the findings were transferred for further investigation at Haifa station.