The LAPD raided a South Los Angeles gambling and drug den based on tips from fed-up neighbors where 22 suspects were arrested on suspicion of illegal gambling, narcotics possession, and firearm violations; the LAPD announced this week. 

“During the search, officers recovered several illegal gambling machines, narcotics, and two firearms,” LAPD stated. “As a result of the operation, individuals were arrested or cited for various offenses, including illegal gambling, narcotics possession,n and firearms violations.”

The arrests were made after a search warrant was served on Thursday around 8 p.m. at 10122 S. Figueroa St., one block south of Century Boulevard, the LAPD said. Investigators discovered gambling machines and narcotics, while two firearms were recovered following the search by Southeast Area Vice Unit officers. The raid took place in a small strip mall, but the business was not identified. 

The raid also included the assistance of Narcotics Enforcement Detail personnel, along with other investigators from the 77th Vice, Harbor Vice, Southwest Vice, and Southeast Patrol units, police said.

The suspects hit with the most serious charges were identified by the LAPD as: Rafael Casanova, 35, Dunia Perdomo-Martinez, 36, and Mayra Serrano were arrested on suspicion of crimes related to illegal gambling.

Noe Cabrera, 30, and Carolyn Serrano, 31, were arrested on suspicion of narcotics possession. The others who were nabbed in the raid were given citations to appear in court and released.

The LAPD still seeks information about the location and encourages tipsters to call the LAPD Southeast Area Vice Detail at 213-972-1017. Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247.  Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.