Plan to legalize gambling opposed

Plan to legalize gambling opposed

JAKARTA (JP): City Council Chairman M.H. Ritonga said yesterday that he is against the idea of designating a special location in the city for gambling activities

"We do not agree with the idea. It is dangerous," he said.

Though local authorities have resumed their fight against gambling operations, illegal gambling business are still flourishing, mostly in local hotels, private houses and warehouses.

"The gambling activities should be stopped and it is not only the duty of the police," he stated.

City Police face serious difficulties in their efforts to stop gambling. Despite their awareness of several large-scale gambling dens in the city, police must first collect strong evidence in order to successfully prosecute any case. (31)