HOUSTON – Houston Police raided a Midwest Houston social club Thursday evening after a months-long investigation into alleged illegal gambling activity.
The raid targeted the Lucky J Social Club, located at a strip center on Richmond Avenue and Ocee Street. KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel was at the scene as officers continued collecting evidence inside the business.
According to Houston Police, several residents in the area had called to report potential illegal gambling at the location over the past several months. HPD’s Vice Division responded by sending undercover detectives inside, who confirmed illegal gambling was taking place.
Wednesday evening, SWAT officers served a search warrant at the business while 80 to 90 people were inside. Investigators say the social club contains gambling tables and card games.
Houston Police say four to five people are currently in custody. It remains unclear who was detained and their specific roles in the alleged operation.
Officers were still on the scene collecting evidence as the investigation continued Wednesday night.
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Corley Peel is a Texas native and Texas Tech graduate who covered big stories in Joplin, Missouri, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida before returning to the Lone Star State. When not reporting, Corley enjoys hot yoga, Tech Football, and finding the best tacos in town.