DINTEL seizes slot machines in La Vega

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La Vega. – Members of the Regional Intelligence Sub-Directorate (DINTEL), National Police, carried out twelve (12) simultaneous operations in different sectors of the municipality of La Vega, managing to seize nine (09) slot machines and three (03) metal boxes. The interventions took place in sectors such as El Pino, Rincón, Sabana Rey, Ranchito, Rancho Viejo, as well as in the municipality of Jima Abajo, covering grocery stores, billiards halls, and other commercial establishments.

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The operations concluded without incident and the occupied equipment was transferred to the corresponding headquarters for the legal purposes required.

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