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Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

By AAP Newswire

Aug 10, 2023

Victoria Police — Police said officers seized gaming tables, cards, poker chips, cash, phones and alcohol in the raid. -AAP Image

A man has been arrested over an illegal gaming den allegedly operating in Melbourne's southeast.

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Police raided a warehouse on Blackburn Road at Notting Hill about 8pm on August 2 and allegedly uncovered the venue operating as a gambling business without a licence.

It is alleged 10 people were gambling inside when police raided the warehouse.

Officers seized gaming tables, cards, poker chips, cash, phones and alcohol during the raid and arrested a 37-year-old man from Clyde North.

He was expected to be charged on summons with a variety of offences including conducting unauthorised gambling, advertising unauthorised gambling and selling liquor without a licence, Victoria Police said.

Officers interviewed another 12 people at the venue and said they were helping them with their investigation.

The warehouse raid formed part of a specialist month-long State Liquor Unit probe into the illegal gambling and alcohol trade.

TheÂ Victorian Gaming and Casino Control Commission and Monash Council supported police's efforts to uncover the Notting Hill venue.

Police urged anyone with information to come forward.