Police seized a flame thrower, firearms, narcotics and almost $18,000 cash during an illegal casino bust in Oakland nearly two weeks ago.
The raid occurred on October 14 when officers used a search warrant to investigate an illegal gambling establishment on the 1400 block of 17th Ave., police said in a release on Monday.
Authorities arrested 11 individuals who were exiting the building, two of which had outstanding warrants while a third person was suspected of running the illegal business and was detained for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Officers recovered four loaded firearms, a 50 round drum magazine, a flamethrower and "more than" $17,500 cash. In addition, they seized a quarter pound of suspected meth and a "large amount" of tar heroin packaged for distribution inside the gambling shack.
They also captured eight gambling machines.
The bust is part of an ongoing investigation by police. Anyone with additional information is asked to call 510-238-3728.
