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Raid on illegal game room in Kalihi results in arrest

Honolulu police arrested a 36-year-old man during a raid at an illegal game room in Kalihi on Tuesday night.

Officers of the District 5 Crime Reduction Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division and Specialized Services Division executed a search warrant at the game room on Kokea Street.

Police said officers recovered a firearm from the game room and seized more than a dozen gambling machines as well as cash and drugs.

Police arrested the suspect at about 11:30 p.m. on suspicion of promoting gambling in the second degree and possession of gambling devices. He was released after posting $200 bail.

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