Inp.polri.go.id – Jakarta. Sijalak Presisi Team of Bandung Sub-regional Police has apprehended a person alleged to be the gambling bookmaker in Rancaekek, Bandung Regency, West Java.
The arrest began when a local report the case through direct message to @sijalakpresisi_polrestabandung Instagram account, saying there are gambling bookie who camouflage their operation with mini gas station.
“After receiving the information, we immediately dispatch Sijalak Presisi Team and communicate with Rancaekek Police to launch investigation,” explains Bandung Sub-regional Police Chief, Grand Commissioner Kusworo Wibowo on Tuesday (12/5/2023).
Arrived at the location, the dispatched team then confirmed that the allegation was true and the place was often used to sold the lottery.
“Our team then secured several evidence such as a handphone, 3 books on formulating Sydney lottery numbers, 8 sheets of paper summarizing Sydney lottery numbers," said the Head of Public Relations of the West Java Regional Police.
Police implores local community to immediately report the police if they ever found any suspicious activity, quote Kusworo.
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