Los Angeles Police Department vice officers have busted two illegal casinos amid a crackdown on drug dealing, violence, and the sale of stolen items in the MacArthur Park area.
The casinos were likely run by one of three prominent gangs in the area, according to Capt. Manny Chavez.
“This is bigger than just illegal gambling and patrons in the area having fun and earning money there via legal gambling,” Chavez told KNX News’ Emily Valdez. “This is really tied into the bigger problem in the MacArthur Park area.”…