Fresno Police Raid Uncovers Illegal Casino, Narcotics Operation

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 10 months ago on

September 19, 2024

Fresno police uncovered an illegal casino and narcotics operation during a raid, seizing firearms, slot machines, and 5 pounds of methamphetamine, with suspect Khamphonh Phaphonh, 48, now in custody. (Instagram/Fresno PD)

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Fresno Police uncovered an illegal gambling operation and narcotics sales during a raid at a property at 3777 E. Olive Ave. leading to the arrest of Khamphonh Phaphonh, 48, the Fresno Police Department said in a news release Thursday afternoon.

Authorities said that Phaphonh faces several felony charges, including possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a large-capacity magazine.

Phaphonh is also charged with receiving stolen property and possession of methamphetamine for sale.

Fresno Police seized guns and drugs from an illegal gambling, narcotics operation in Fresno on Sept. 18, 2024. (Fresno PD)

The investigation, which began after police received a tip about an illicit casino, led to the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday.

The search resulted in the seizure of multiple items, including guns, illegal drugs, and gambling equipment.

Officers recovered three guns, one of which was reported stolen, along with seven operational slot machines.

Additionally, 5 pounds of methamphetamine, pre-packaged for sale, were seized during the raid.

Phaphonh has been booked in the Fresno County Jail.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.