Woman arrested, charged in Westmoreland over alleged illegal lottery operation

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September 25, 2026

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Woman arrested, charged in Westmoreland over alleged illegal lottery operation

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The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission is reporting that a woman was arrested and charged in Westmoreland on Wednesday during a crackdown on illegal lottery operations.

The commission says the operation, which was supported by the police, was conducted in Farm district in Smithfield.

It says the woman was allegedly engaged in the sale of an illegal lottery.

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