Yeosu Police Crack Down on Hold'em Pub Violating Quarantine Rules and Operating Illegally Late at Night

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek] In Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, a large number of owners and customers of hold'em pubs (pubs where people drink alcohol while enjoying card games) were caught violating the level 3 social distancing quarantine rules.

Yeosu Police Station announced on the 20th that at around 23:50 on the 19th, they cracked down on 9 people including the owner, employees, and customers who violated quarantine rules at a hold'em pub located in Yeoseo-dong, Yeosu City.

Despite the administrative order restricting operating hours of entertainment facilities from 10 PM to 5 AM due to the implementation of level 3 social distancing, those related to and using entertainment facilities such as hold'em pubs were known to have enjoyed Texas Hold'em games late into the night.

Although there had been several reports of illegal business operations at the hold'em pub, it had avoided crackdowns by monitoring entrants with CCTV and using double locks and blackout curtains to prevent light from leaking out. However, at around 00:00, Yeosu police officers forcibly opened the entrance door and entered, finding 9 people including the owner and customers hiding in separate rooms and the kitchen.

At the scene, three casino tables were installed, and Texas Hold'em gaming tools such as casino chips were scattered around in disorder.

Yeosu Police booked them for violating the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act and notified Yeosu City Hall to impose administrative sanctions, stating, "We plan to continue joint crackdowns with local governments and related organizations to prevent the spread of COVID-19."

Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek simkt7@asiae.co.kr

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