{"id":71,"date":"2026-05-14T20:36:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T20:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=71"},"modified":"2026-05-14T20:36:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T20:36:25","slug":"police-execute-search-of-illegal-gambling-room-in-kalihi-12-machines-seized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=71","title":{"rendered":"Police execute search of illegal gambling room in Kalihi, 12 machines seized"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – On Wednesday, the Honolulu Police Department executed a search warrant on an illegal gambling-type game room in Kalihi.<\/p>\n

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HPD said the search took place around 8 p.m. on North King St, which resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of multiple gaming machines and cash.<\/p>\n

HPD recovered 12 gaming machines and more than $4,000 in cash.<\/p>\n

During the course of the execution, HPD arrested a 26-year-old man for promoting gambling in the second degree and possession of a gambling device. The arrest was made without incident.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe purpose of our operations is not only to shut down illegal gambling activity, but to also prevent the associated criminal elements that often accompany these operations from impacting our communities,\u201d said Maj. Jerome Pacarro of the Narcotics\/Vice Division. <\/p>\n

To report illegal gambling, call the Narcotics\/Vice 24-hour hotline at 808-723-3933 or use the online form: https:\/\/rb.gy\/4066m5.<\/p>\n

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