Vic: Inspectors seize illegal pokies

AAP General News (Australia)
08-19-2009
Vic: Inspectors seize illegal pokies

MELBOURNE, Aug 19 AAP - Gaming inspectors have seized 42 illegal poker machines in
what is the biggest ever seizure in Victoria.

Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation (VCGR) inspectors raided two properties
in Melbourne's northern suburbs on Tuesday night.

They also seized 49 restricted poker machine components.

Some machines were for sale, while others were being converted to be offered on the
black market, a VCGR spokesman said.

A man is expected to be charged under summons under the Gambling Regulation Act with
being in illegal possession of gaming machines.

The offence carries a maximum penalty of six years' jail.

AAP gr/gfr/maur

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