A poker party being held against BC COVID-19 regulations was busted up by the RCMP and players given huge fines..A total of 14 tickets were handed out to unlucky illegal gamblers in Whalley on February 18..“Shortly after 9 p.m. on February 18, 2021, Surrey RCMP CCET attended a business in the 13500-block of 105A Avenue, which was closed to the public at the time, to complete a proactive compliance check,” said RCMP in a Monday relaese..“As the officers were knocking on the front door, they observed multiple individuals leaving the business through the back door. Through further investigation, officers noted additional people inside the business without masks and playing cards..“Upon entering the business, further evidence supporting a private gathering was taking place was located. As such, 13 attendees were issued violation tickets for $230 for attending a non-compliant event and the host was issued a ticket for $2,300 for hosting a non-compliant gathering, totaling just over $5,000 in fines.”.RCMP officials are asking people not to force their hands during the lockdown..“It was evident that this was a full house of non-compliant individuals,” said Sgt. Elenore Sturko, Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer..“We are not bluffing when we say we intend to enforce the public health orders.”.RCMP said: “Do not roll the dice and turn your health into a game of chance, follow the BC provincial public health orders.”.Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.Twitter.com/nobby7694
A poker party being held against BC COVID-19 regulations was busted up by the RCMP and players given huge fines..A total of 14 tickets were handed out to unlucky illegal gamblers in Whalley on February 18..“Shortly after 9 p.m. on February 18, 2021, Surrey RCMP CCET attended a business in the 13500-block of 105A Avenue, which was closed to the public at the time, to complete a proactive compliance check,” said RCMP in a Monday relaese..“As the officers were knocking on the front door, they observed multiple individuals leaving the business through the back door. Through further investigation, officers noted additional people inside the business without masks and playing cards..“Upon entering the business, further evidence supporting a private gathering was taking place was located. As such, 13 attendees were issued violation tickets for $230 for attending a non-compliant event and the host was issued a ticket for $2,300 for hosting a non-compliant gathering, totaling just over $5,000 in fines.”.RCMP officials are asking people not to force their hands during the lockdown..“It was evident that this was a full house of non-compliant individuals,” said Sgt. Elenore Sturko, Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer..“We are not bluffing when we say we intend to enforce the public health orders.”.RCMP said: “Do not roll the dice and turn your health into a game of chance, follow the BC provincial public health orders.”.Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.Twitter.com/nobby7694
