Pomona Police Raid Business Suspected of Being an Illegal Casino
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a business operating as an illegal casino in Pomona was raided by police. As a result, dozens of individuals were detained. The raid took place at two locations – one on Holt Avenue and the other on Mission Boulevard. Witnesses captured the event on camera, highlighting several individuals being detained.
One regular shopper at the plaza where the raid occurred, Roberta Vasquez, described how there were a large number of officers detaining around 10 to 15 people. Pomona police explained that a search warrant was served at a beauty salon on Mission and Towne Avenue, suspected of housing an illegal casino operation. Workers in the area expressed suspicions about the activities taking place behind the business’s closed doors.
Yathana Martinez, who works nearby, recalled how certain individuals seemed suspicious due to their behavior and activities. She noted that the same person always opened the door and there was often secretive behavior happening right in front of the entrance. As officers entered the salon with ladders and other equipment, Juliana revealed that someone attempted to escape by crawling through the ceiling.
The unexpected nature of the illegal casino operation shocked many, with Martinez expressing concern about the cover-up of the business being an actual hair extension place. Following the raid, the business has been red-tagged by police, marking it as a site of illegal activity.
In conclusion, this incident highlights how important it is for businesses to comply with all laws and regulations in order to avoid such situations from occurring in future.
