HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Multiple people were taken into custody after an illegal gambling investigation at a social club on Wednesday, according to the Houston Police Department.
HPD says people living nearby have been complaining about alleged illegal gambling at a business on Richmond near Fondren in southwest Houston.
“Our vice division sent undercover investigators into this club over several times and determined there was illegal gambling going on in this club,” Lt. Larry Crowson said.
Crowson said a judge issued search and arrest warrants prior to Wednesday night’s activity.”The warrant was served successfully with no incident or no injury,” Crowson explained. “Approximately 80 to 90 people were inside of the club when we served the search warrant.”
Crowson said the activity required the use of a SWAT team because the club keeps its doors locked and uses armed security.
Four to five people were arrested, according to HPD.
Police say undercover officers found gaming tables, chips, and a cashier’s booth to collect the money inside.
This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.