Police in Boston are warning residents in Chinatown not to participate in or put on high stakes mah jong games, reports Sampan.(file photo by moohaha)
Not only are the games illegal, but they’ve been targeted by thieves interested in running off with with all that money.
Two such robberies have occurred in Chinatown in recent weeks. One happened in the last 30 days, the other in December.
“These are very scary, very violent armed robberies with guns,”Capt. Jim Hasson of the Boston Police Department said. “One person was hit in the head with a gun. We’re partnering with the FBI to identify potential locations and raise awareness. We want to convince people not to host these games, as gambling is against the law and very dangerous.”
You can read more about recent crimes in Boston’s Chinatown in Sampan.