‘Underground on line casino’ found in Van Nuys – NBC Los Angeles

Dozens of individuals have been detained Monday after police uncovered what officers described as an “underground on line casino” in Van Nuys.

What began as a response to a attainable housebreaking led to the invention shortly earlier than 3 a.m. on the 16100 block of Leadwell Avenue. Officers responded to an alarm coming from a constructing within the space and noticed the individual they have been trying to find heading north on the rooftops.

After they approached one specific constructing, officers discovered proof of a secret playing ring.

Melissa Cruz, one in all a number of people detained in reference to the operation, described it as “little child video games.”

“You go to Chuck E. Cheese or Shakey’s and so they have a few of these video games in there,” she mentioned. Cruz added that she didn’t contemplate it playing and likened the operation as extra of a membership for adults.

One other girl who recognized herself as Cheyenne mentioned she acquired a quotation for being current at an unlawful playing place.

It’s unclear in complete how many individuals have been cited or detained.