Raid on Aiea house nets illegal gambling machines, arrest
COURTESY HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT
A residence in Aiea was the scene of a recent gambling raid.
COURTESY HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT
Illegal gambling machines were seen inside of a residence in Aiea after a recent gambling raid.
Honolulu police have seized more than a dozen gambling machines and devices in a recent raid at a residence in Aiea.
Police said officers of the District 3 Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Ulune Street Thursday with the help of officers from the Narcotics/Vice and Specialized Services Divisions.
Police also recovered cash from the alleged gambling house.
Officers arrested a 55-year-old man on suspicion of promoting gambling in the second degree and possession of gambling devices. He was released after posting $200 bail.
Officers also cited six others for allegedly violating the city’s emergency order for gatherings.
Thursday was the first day of Oahu’s two-week stay-at-home/work-from-home order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
To report illegal gambling, call the Narcotics/Vice 24-hour hotlines at 723-3933.
