Police arrest one while shutting down illegal gambling operation in McCully

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu Police Department executed a search warrant on an illegal gambling-type game room in McCully on Tuesday.

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At 6:30 p.m., HPD executed a search warrant on Algaroba Street, resulting in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of multiple gaming machines and cash.

HPD recovered 18 gaming machines and more than $11,000 in cash.

During the course of the execution, HPD arrested a 60-year-old man for promoting gambling in the second degree and possession of a gambling device. HPD arrested the patron without incident.

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“The McCully operation is the 16th illegal gambling search warrant executed so far in 2026 and the third in the month of May,” said Maj. Jerome Pacarro of the Narcotics/Vice Division.

To report illegal gambling, call the Narcotics/Vice 24-hour hotline at 808-723-3933 or click here to use the online form.

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