7 Arrested, 18 Detained At North OC Illegal Gambling Operation

WESTMINSTER, CA — Seven people were taken into custody, and a total of 18 people were detained, after Westminster police discovered an illegal gambling operation.

Shortly before 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, officers arrived at the 9800 block of Bolsa Avenue, where multiple people were seen entering a closed business, according to the Westminster Police Department.

"Detectives conducted a search at the location and discovered an illegal gambling operation," police said.

A total of 18 people were detained while investigators searched the defunct business. Inside, they discovered one unregistered firearm, approximately half an ounce of suspected methamphetamine, and evidence of drug sales, according to the report.

Police arrested seven people, who were all booked on various offenses related to active arrest warrants, narcotics possession and sales, illegal gambling and firearm violations.

Anyone with additional information regarding the illegal gambling operation was urged to call the Detective Bureau at 714-548-3835.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP- OCCS or visit www.occrimestoppers.org.