
KAS officers from all over Poland and police officers from Łódź conducted searches in dozens of places.
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KAS and the police regularly carry out actions against illegal gambling and fiscal crime in Poland.
Coordinated action of the services
KAS officers from all over Poland and police officers from Łódź carried out coordinated actions, searching several dozen places, mainly in the Łódź Voivodeship.
According to the KAS spokeswoman, Senior Asp. Justyna Pasieczyńska, "as a result of joint activities, 287 illegal gaming machines, computer equipment and data carriers, as well as narcotic drugs were seized."
A total of 58 people aged 19 to 72 were detained at 51 selected points. All suspects were charged with tax crimes related to organizing illegal slot machine games.
Charges and possible penalties
Seven people were charged with participating in an organized criminal group and conducting illegal gambling games. They face up to eight years in prison.
Three people were placed under police surveillance, and four were temporarily arrested for two to three months. Additionally, two people were arrested for drug trafficking and possession.
As reported by the spokeswoman of the Łódź Provincial Police Commander, Komm. Edyta Machnik, "among those detained was also a 19-year-old for whom an arrest warrant was issued."
During the operation, over PLN 598,000 was also secured. PLN in cash.
Possession of illegal slot machines carries a fine of PLN 100,000. PLN for each machine. Organizing gambling games carries a high fine and up to three years in prison.

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