Two arrested after illegal gambling raid in Hawaii

• The Honolulu Police Department took down another illegal gambling venue after an operation last week
• Besides several thousand in cash, police seized 16 illegal gambling machines worth in the realm of $135,000
• Two suspects, a 29-year-old male and a 58-year-old female, were arrested and are currently facing gambling-related charges

The statewide crackdown on illegal gambling in Hawaii continues.

After only recently, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) arrested one person in an illegal gambling operation now another illegal gambling establishment was shut down.

16 gambling devices worth $135K were seized

The HPD has released details regarding the latest operation against an illegal gambling venue, which took place at a residence located on Kawaiahaʻo Street.

On site, officers executed a search warrant and uncovered more than a dozen illegal gambling devices, cash, as well as drug-related paraphernalia, a statement by the HPD confirms.

Overall, law enforcement seized $3,910 in cash along with an unspecified type and amount of drugs.

Notably, police also found and seized a total of 16 illegal gambling devices worth approximately $135,000.

Two suspects were also arrested, with the HPD confirming that the individuals were detained without incident.

"HPD remains committed to addressing illegal gambling operations that negatively impact the safety and quality of life in our communities," police explained in its statement.

Two people were arrested on gambling-related charges

The latest illegal gambling raid was completed by officers with the HPD, in collaboration with the Narcotics/Vice Division Gambling Detail.

Also assisting with the operation were officers from the Airport Operations Group, the Specialized Services Division, as well as the District 1 Crime Reduction Unit, Forfeiture Detail.

Law enforcement explained that a 29-year-old male from the 'Aiea area, along with a 58-year-old woman from the Kāneʻohe area, were arrested.

The two are facing charges for possession of a gambling device, as well as promoting gambling in the second degree.

Promoting gambling in the second degree is usually considered a misdemeanor and can be subject to a monetary sanction and/or jail time of up to one year.

On the other hand, possession of a gambling device is also a misdemeanor crime. Usually, people who are sentenced with this charge in Hawaii may receive a fine and/or up to one year in jail.

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