Officials announced on Tuesday that a tip received by L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers regarding illicit gambling and narcotics activities in the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood of Los Angeles led to the apprehension of seven individuals. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Vice officers carried out a search warrant in the 10000 block of South Main Street on February 29, as per a statement released by LAPD.
During the execution of the warrant, law enforcement authorities discovered a cache of illegal gambling machines, narcotics, and firearms at the location. The operation resulted in the arrest of seven suspects, all residents of Los Angeles, whose ages ranged from 34 to 48 years old. Each individual was charged either for being present at an illegal gambling establishment or for having outstanding felony warrants against them.
Officials urge individuals with any information pertaining to similar illegal activities to contact LAPD’s Southeastern Area Vice Detail at 213-972-1017. Tipsters can reach out during non-business hours or weekends by dialing 877-LAPD-24-7. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers can be contacted at 800-222-8477, or tips can be submitted online through the L.A. Crime Stoppers website.