Last week, authorities arrested or charged about 20 people involved in an illegal gambling operation in South Los Angeles.
According to a Los Angeles Police Department news release, officials received multiple anonymous tips to LA Regional Crime Stoppers regarding possible illegal gambling and drug activity at 10122 S. Figueroa St.
The address given by police is a small shopping plaza that includes a laundromat, a tire store and a smoking area. The exact location within the square where the illegal activity took place was not disclosed.
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Authorities conducted a sting operation Thursday night starting at 8 p.m., and officers from several LAPD divisions executed search warrants at the scene.
“During the search, officers recovered several illegal gambling machines, narcotics, and two firearms,” the Los Angeles Police Department said. “As a result of the operation, individuals were arrested or charged with a variety of offenses including illegal gambling, drug possession and firearms violations.”
Photos released by the Los Angeles Police Department showing illegal gambling activity in South Los Angeles.
According to police, a total of 22 people have been arrested or wanted, all of whom reside in Los Angeles.
The following individuals were arrested and charged with felonies:
Rafael Casanova, 35 Noe Cabrera, 30 Magic Brooks, 39 Tamara Johnson, 42 Dunia Pedromo-Martinez, 36 Carolyn Serrano, 31 Maira Serrano, 34
Los Angeles Police Department said 15 other people were cited and released.
Cristian Teutra, 28 Eddie Martinez, 44 Laura Villegas, 60 Nancy Villa, 40 Miranda Mitchell, 21 Rosalinda Hammond, 36 Esther Guardado, 40 Gerardo Sandoval, 40 Jose Daniel Lemus, 36 Danial Haywood , 36 Liliana Granados, 27 Bobby Johnson, 43 Johnny Robinson, 40 Francisco Arceo Amezquita, 42 Javier Martínez Alvarado, 35
Photos released by the police department show multiple gambling machines set up in a dimly lit room. At least one table was outside.
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Anyone with information about illegal gambling activities or illegal gambling activities is encouraged to contact LAPD.
To report anonymously, call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit the Crime Stoppers website.
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