Oakland, CA – Police have busted an illegal casino operating in an Oakland neighborhood following numerous complaints from residents about increased noise and suspicious activity.
The illegal casino, located on 7th Street, was shut down by Oakland Police Department’s vice squad in a raid on Thursday night. The raid was conducted after an extensive investigation into the illegal operation, which had been running for several months.
Neighbors had reportedly been complaining about the noise and traffic caused by the illegal casino, as well as the presence of known criminal elements in the area. Many residents were concerned about the safety of their neighborhood and the impact the illegal casino was having on property values.
During the raid, police discovered a large number of gambling machines, as well as illegal drugs and weapons. Several individuals were arrested on various charges, including operating an illegal gambling operation, possession of illegal drugs, and possession of illegal firearms.
The raid was a significant success for the Oakland Police Department, which has been cracking down on illegal gambling operations in the city in recent months. The department has urged residents to report any suspected illegal gambling activities in their neighborhoods, promising to take swift and decisive action to shut them down.
In a statement following the raid, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong praised the work of his officers in uncovering and shutting down the illegal casino.
“We will not tolerate illegal gambling operations in our city, and we will continue to work tirelessly to rid our neighborhoods of these criminal enterprises,” Chief Armstrong said. “I want to thank the residents who reported this illegal casino, and I encourage anyone with information about illegal gambling activities to come forward and help us keep Oakland safe.”
The Oakland Police Department is continuing to investigate the illegal casino and is urging anyone with information about the operation to contact their tip line at (510) 777-3333. Residents are also reminded that they can report suspected illegal gambling activities anonymously through the department’s website.
