11 Arrested in Westminster, CA After Illegal Gambling Den Raided on Apache Road
Westminster police shut down a suspected "slaphouse" on Apache Road, arresting 11 people and seizing gambling machines, narcotics, and drug paraphernalia.
Westminster Police Bust Suspected Underground Gambling Den, 11 Taken Into Custody
Eleven people were arrested Wednesday morning after Westminster police raided a suspected illegal gambling operation in a quiet Orange County neighborhood, NY Post Metro reports.
Officers served a search warrant around 10 a.m. at a property in the 6000 block of Apache Road, targeting what authorities described as a "slaphouse" — an informal term for an unlicensed gambling establishment. Footage from the scene showed roughly 11 detainees seated outside the home while officers stood guard. Police said the individuals had been located in different parts of the house and backyard.
Detectives seized four suspected gambling machines, along with narcotics and drug paraphernalia during the search.
The 11 arrested face charges including illegal gambling, drug possession, parole violations, and outstanding warrants, according to Westminster police.
The operation followed complaints from residents, who told KTLA they had grown frustrated with a constant flow of visitors to the property at all hours of the night. "These operations are often associated with criminal activity, including illegal gambling, drug use, and potential violence," police said in a written statement.
Authorities added that they remain committed to targeting illegal gambling operations across the community. No further details were immediately available.
Source: NY Post Metro