Police raid illegal casino operation masked as beauty salon

Dozens of people were detained in Pomona outside of a business that police say was an illegal casino masked as a beauty salon. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 News on April 4, 2024.

[Philthy.mcguyver]

It’s crazy how they stop gambling because there’s money to be seized but they can’t stop the robbery

[ttinnovations]

when you get robbed nobody shows up, but for this, its an army

[steveh]

Illegal gambling? vs. shop lifting, assaults, robberies, hmmm... Law enforcement is a joke. No one will take you seriously until you get your priorities straight.

[brianp]

Legal gambling is heavily taxed. If daddy Gavin doesnt get his cut, you will be cut.

[ProfessionalEXhusband]

You have to pay off the local law enforcement in order to run that operation. They've learned nothing from watching Young Sheldon.

[tikimaka]

You can sell weed legally, but not set up a gambling operation? Wtf man!

[anthonyvoss]

It's funny how gambling is legal but only a certain few can operate a gambling establishment legally...go figure...

[nv]

Too funny.
Illegal gambling raided.
Illegals welcomed.
What a terrific state.

[mindygarcia]

Raid on illegal gambling, but drug dealers all over that area and nothing done about that. Way to go Pomona PD!!!

[jeffr]

Police recovered 2 dozen New York issued migrant debit cards, and 40 California CALFRESH food stamp cards. They also recovered 19 U.S. issued migrant cellphones.

[victorcarrera]

There are a lot of those here in South Central.

[pgppe]

These casinos are everywhere and everyone knows it including the police, and elected officials. Stop by any gas station and the same machines are in the back of building. I guess someone needed a photo op opportunity.

[foadrightnow]

Ooh, illegal casino operation! Such a HUGE threat to the general public! Fukking ridiculous! They're just pissed because they didn't get a piece of the action! FTP!

[wric]

It's a crime because it didn't pay taxes. Legit then it's called a casino.

[ghingisoverland]

What a waste of taxpayers dollars!!! It’s a victimless “crime”. Uncle Sam just wants a piece of the pie. Need to focus on catching and preventing violent crime.

[soilrocktree]

They got way more important issues to address in Pomona

[andreherringart]

Let them people have fun, they are not hurting anyone

[FatLu-zufb]

Dayum, our Sales meeting has to change Venues again

[SELF_]

I see no crime here just some gambling smh

[wealthintruth]

Oh my, they did not pay the fees and taxes.
How criminal !