SCENE of “slaphouse” raid and arrests in Westminster (WPD photo).

A crackdown on a suspected “slaphouse” for illegal gambling in Westminster netted 11 arrests on Wednesday morning (today).

According to Commander Scott Gump of the Westminster Police Department, officers of the WPD served a search warrant at a home in the 6000 block of Apache Road at around 10:30 a.m.

Eleven people were detained from different areas of the residence and backyard. A search of the home turned up four suspected gambling machines, narcotics and drug
paraphernalia.

Each of the 11 were arrested for charges including illegal gambling, drug possession, parole violation and warrants for their arrests.

“The Westminster Police Department does not tolerate illegal gambling establishments,” according to Commander Gump. “These operations are often associated with criminal activity including drug use and potential violence which threaten public safety.”

The term “slaphouse” refers to illegal enterprises where gamblers operate the devices by “slapping” game buttons.

Anyone with more information related to this investigation is asked to call Detective B. Odell at (714) 548-3811.