Following the checks carried out on the provincial territory by the staff of the Administrative and Social Police Division of the Catanzaro Police Headquarters, together with staff of the Catanzaro Customs and Monopolies Agency and with the support of the Flying Unit of the General Prevention and Public Rescue Office and the Catanzaro Lido Police Station, administrative checks were carried out on two private clubs located in the city of Catanzaro and in the seaside district.
Violations confirmed and sanctions imposed
At the end of the investigations, the owners were accused of illegally operating an arcade, having allowed non-members to play within the clubs, in violation of the art. 86 TULPS Both were charged with a reduced administrative sanction of 1032 euros pursuant to art. 17-bis of the same Consolidated Law.
Identification of the subjects present
In the first circle, 14 subjects were identified, some of whom had police records. In the second circle, however, 30 people were identified, also with police records, including a person with multiple criminal convictions.
Gambling prevention and protection of minors
The activity is part of the initiatives organized by the Catanzaro Police Commissioner aimed at strengthening administrative controls, with particular and constant attention to the protection of minors, considered a priority, and to the prevention of pathological gambling. In this context, supervisory action is aimed at combating any form of exposure of young people to potentially harmful practices, as well as preventing and curbing phenomena linked to gambling addiction.
The new Table of Forbidden Games
These interventions are further strengthened by the recent adoption by the Catanzaro Police Commissioner of the new Table of Prohibited Games, which came into force last June, which represents a fundamental tool for strengthening controls and guaranteeing a safer environment.
The level of attention of the State Police on economic and commercial activities remains high, with the priority objective of protecting minors and preventing the risks associated with gambling, while ensuring full compliance with current legislation and the protection of the entire community.