Police Bust Illegal Gambling Operations, Arrests, Seizures in San Francisco, Alameda

Law enforcement agencies in San Francisco and Alameda have recently conducted raids targeting illegal gambling operations. In San Francisco, police executed search warrants at multiple locations, arresting four men and seizing over $17,000, gambling machines, drugs, and weapons, with the investigation ongoing. Similarly, Alameda police raided a suspected gambling den operating out of a residence on Haight Avenue after months of surveillance, confiscating slot machines, table games, firearms, cash, and drug paraphernalia; two people were arrested while others received citations. Alameda officials emphasized the rarity of such operations in the city and highlighted community cooperation as key to addressing these crimes. Both police departments have stated their commitment to combating illegal gambling activities to protect community safety and quality of life. The Alameda case remains under investigation with the district attorney reviewing potential charges.