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An anonymous tip to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers about an illegal gambling and narcotics operation in the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood of Los Angeles led to the arrest of seven people, officials announced Tuesday.  

Vice officers with the Los Angeles Police Department executed a search warrant in the 10000 block of South Main Street on Feb. 29, according to a LAPD news release. 

Authorities say that several illegal gambling machines, narcotics and firearms were recovered during the search.  

Seven suspects, all residents of L.A. and ranging in age from 34 to 48 years old, were arrested during the bust. Each was cited for being present at a gambling location or for outstanding felony warrants.  

Illegal gambling, narcotics operation taken down in Southern California
Seven people were arrested after L.A. police conducted a search warrant at an illegal gambling and narcotics operation on Feb. 29, 2024. (LAPD)

Authorities encourage anyone with information about these types of operations to call LAPD’s Southeastern Area Vice Detail at 213-972-1017. During non-business hours or weekends, tipsters should call 877-LAPD-24-7.  

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or leave tips online at L.A. Crime Stoppers.