Istanbul police raid packed men-only game club amid coronavirus outbreak

Istanbul police raided a men-only game club/coffee house March 31, fining the 26 guests and detaining the owner. The business was sealed off as it lacked a trade license and was operating in violation of COVID-19 precautions.

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Istanbul’s Public Security Branch raided a men-only game club/coffee house March 31, fining some 26 people who had packed the location that should have been closed according to Ankara’s COVID-19 provisions. 

Ethics and Gambling squads from Istanbul police discovered that the club did not have a trade license and was operating illegally.

While owner Ersunal Ç. Was detained by police, the 26 guests were fined 392 Turkish Lira (about $65) each.

The illegal business was sealed off. 

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