A wave of enforcement swept through Ewa Beach this week, culminating in the seizure of eighteen illegal gambling machines. The machines, discovered on Old Fort Weaver Road, represent an estimated value of $155,000 – a significant blow to illicit operations in the area.
Honolulu Police Department officers, working from a carefully prepared search warrant, moved swiftly on December 3rd. The operation involved a coordinated effort between the Narcotics Vice Division, the District 8 Crime Reduction Unit, and the Specialized Services Division, demonstrating a unified front against illegal gambling.
Beyond the machines themselves, the search yielded a substantial cash seizure exceeding $5,000. This discovery suggests a thriving, unregulated gambling enterprise operating within the community.
A 46-year-old man was taken into custody, facing charges of Promoting Gambling in the Second Degree and Possession of a Gambling Device. The arrest signals a clear message: unlawful gambling will not be tolerated.
This action follows a pattern of increased police scrutiny regarding illegal gambling activities. Authorities are determined to dismantle these operations and restore order, protecting residents from the potential harms associated with unregulated betting.
