Action launched against bookies
Over Rs2.9 million were recovered from offenders this year.
LAHORE:
Police have intensified operations against gambling dens and online betting ahead of the tri-nation series and Champions Trophy, arresting 446 suspects and registering 118 cases.
Over Rs2.9 million were recovered from offenders this year. Arrests were made 152 in City, 126 in Cantonment, 18 in Civil Lines, 31 in Saddar, 80 in Iqbal Town, and 39 in Model Town areas.
CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamiana said that operations were being ramped up to eliminate both physical and online gambling before the upcoming matches.