Seven people were taken into custody following the discovery of an illegal gambling operation in Westminster, police announced Thursday.
Officers responded at approximately 8:40 p.m. Wednesday to the 9800 block of Bolsa Avenue, where multiple people were seen entering a closed business, according to the Westminster Police Department.
Detectives conducted a search at the location and discovered an illegal gambling operation, police said. Eighteen people were detained while investigators searched the interior of the business, where they located an unregistered firearm, approximately half an ounce of suspected methamphetamine, and evidence of drug sales.
Police said seven people were arrested and booked on various offenses related to active arrest warrants, narcotics possession and sales, illegal gambling and firearm violations.
Anyone with additional information regarding the illegal gambling operation was urged to call the Detective Bureau at 714-548-3835. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS or visit occrimestoppers.org.