Illegal gambling rising

Illegal gambling rising

SEMARANG: The Central Java Police have formed a special unit to wipe out gambling dens in Semarang, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Purwokerto and Magelang.

Central Java Police Chief Brig. Gen. Hariman A.S. said the unit was established in response to the public's complaint of increasing illegal gambling activities.

Hariman said many of these dens have abused licenses given by the authorities to hold fairs.

He also appealed to the public to come forward with information of any gambling dens. (02/har)