Quarantine-operating casino in Kapshagai has been closed down
Kapshagay Police Shut Down Illegal Casino in Almaty
In a bid to enforce regional decree restricting casinos and maintain coronavirus prevention measures, the Kapshagay City Police Department has shut down an illegal casino in the city of Kapshagay. The casino, reported by Almaty.tv, was found to be secretly continuing its operations, putting approximately 60 people inside at risk.
Mynat Aytmuhanbetov, head of the Kapshagay City Police Department, made a statement about the incident. He urged residents and business owners to strictly follow the rules outlined in the sanitary doctor's decree. Law enforcement officers are focusing on ensuring compliance with sanitary measures on transport and conducting explanatory work on strictly adhering to sanitary measures in public places.
The regional chief sanitary doctor issued a decree restricting casinos in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The casino owner faces a fine of over 900,000 tenge for violating quarantine measures. No new information about the casino owner's fine or further action against the state body was provided.
Photographic and video materials were taken during the operation and sent to a state body for further action. However, no new report about the incident was made by Almaty.tv, and no new information about the number of people inside the casino when it was shut down was provided.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, police officers encourage the wearing of masks. They regularly distribute free medical masks to the public to promote the use of protective gear. The police department urges everyone to prioritise their health and the health of others by adhering to the sanitary measures.
As the situation evolves, it is essential for everyone to stay informed and follow the guidelines set by the authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
