Honolulu police say an alleged illegal gambling operation in Nanakuli has been shut down after officers carried out a search warrant on Hakimo Road.
The warrant was served on June 4 by the Honolulu Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice Gambling Detail with support from the District 8 Crime Reduction Unit and the Specialized Services Division. According to police, officers entered the game room and recovered gambling equipment along with cash believed to be connected to the operation.
HPD Shuts Down Gambling Room on Hakimo RoadOn June 4, 2026, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) executed a search warrant on an illegal gambling-type game room on Hakimo Road in Nānākuli.HPD’s Narcotics/Vice Gambling Detail, with the assistance of District 8 Crime Reduction… pic.twitter.com/RQZ2bRzwqW
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Investigators reported seizing 14 gaming machines during the search. The department did not disclose how much money was recovered and did not announce any arrests or criminal charges in its statement.
Recovery follows warrant execution during Nanakuli gambling raid
Police identified the location as an illegal gambling-type game room and said the enforcement action resulted in the closure of the operation. The department highlighted the recovery of the machines as a primary outcome of the search and said cash was also taken from the site…