Crime & Safety
Crackdown On Illegal Casinos In East Oakland Leads To 9 Arrests
Officers said they found unlicensed casinos during the searches, along with more than a dozen firearms, ammunition and methamphetamine.
March 13, 2025
Nine people have been arrested following a crackdown on alleged illegal casinos that were found in East Oakland, police said.
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In a statement Wednesday, officers said an investigation was launched last month due to a "significant increase" in violence linked to illegal gambling operations.
From March 1 to March 5, police executed warrants at multiple East Oakland locations, which include the 1400 block of 17th Avenue, the 1900 block of 17th Avenue and the 9200 block of Plymouth Street. Officers said they found unlicensed casinos during the searches, along with more than a dozen firearms, ammunition and suspected methamphetamine.
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