Detectives of the Territorial Department of the ESBU in the Zakarpattia region stopped the operation of an underground gambling establishment located in the city of Uzhhorod.

The room in which the hall of slot machines was equipped was located in one of the hotels. The hall was carefully disguised and equipped with 14 video surveillance cameras.

The facility operated around the clock without any licenses permits or tax payments.

As a result of the searches the employees of the ESBU discovered and seized 40 pieces of specialized computer equipment, mobile phones, tablets, drafts, cash, etc.

Currently the pre-trial investigation under Art. 203-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine continues. Operative support was carried out by the employees of the Security Service of Ukraine in Zakarpattia region. Prosecutors of the Zakarpattia Regional Prosecutor's Office are in charge of the proceedings.