Police nab gamblers

Police nab gamblers

JAKARTA: Jakarta Police detectives have arrested dozens of
gamblers in a week-long operation in several parts of the
capital. The arrest was made after a tip-off from residents.

The police also seized Rp 9 million (US$968) cash, along with
dozens of calculators and lottery forms.

Police said in their report a suspected gambling den operator
"WS" had been arrested on Tuesday on Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan,
Glodok, West Jakarta. According to the police, WS controlled
gambling dens in Central and West Jakarta. From WS, the police
confiscated Rp 2 million in cash, a facsimile machine and more
lottery forms. -- Antara