THE manager of an illegal gaming house was one of two persons arrested by police in the Port of Spain Division.

A quantity of cash was also seized by officers during an anti-crime operation conducted at a bar and nightclub on Monday.

Police reports are that between 4 pm and 9 pm, a team of officers led by ASP Cadette conducted an illicit trade operation at a bar and nightclub located at Independence Square North, Port of Spain.

During the exercise, officers conducted a comprehensive search of the establishment and its patrons for illegal firearms and ammunition.

Additionally, ASP Cadette interviewed the manager of the establishment and inspected several records, including the customs and excise spirit book, member’s club registration book, company’s accounts register and spirit retailer’s licence.

During the inspection, several irregularities were discovered.

Further investigations were conducted which revealed that the establishment had no authorisation to organise, promote, or conduct national lottery games of chance or any other gaming activities on behalf of the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB).

The manager was arrested for operating an illegal gaming house, and a total of $22,914 seized.

A 19-year-old man of Picton Road, Laventille, was also arrested for the offence of unlawful possession.