San José Police Arrest Two Men Operating Illegal Gambling and Drug Den

The San José Police Department (SJPD) has taken a significant step towards curbing crime in the area by arresting two men, Glenn Jingco, 40, and Sophana El, 43, who were allegedly running an illegal gambling and drug operation from a residential property on Meadow Glen Way. The arrest stemmed from an in-depth investigation led by the SJPD’s METRO Unit aimed at combating drug distribution within the community. This investigation soon revealed that the suspects were also managing an illegal gambling joint on the premises, prompting a more extensive probe.

On October 3, 2024, the METRO Unit, supported by the department’s Special Operations MERGE Unit, executed a search warrant and raided the house. The search yielded an alarming array of illegal items including a homemade gun without a serial number, a sawed-off shotgun, various types of ammunition, methamphetamine, cash of multiple denominations, and approximately seven large illegal gambling machines. The officers also found various paraphernalia associated with drug use. Both Jingco and El, who were already prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior criminal records, were arrested at the scene and are now facing multiple charges related to the illegal gambling and drug operation. They were taken to the Santa

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On October 3, 2024, the METRO Unit, supported by the department’s Special Operations MERGE Unit, executed a search warrant and raided the house. The search yielded an alarming array of illegal items including a homemade gun without a serial number, a sawed-off shotgun, various types of ammunition, methamphetamine, cash of multiple denominations, and approximately seven large illegal gambling machines. The officers also found various paraphernalia associated with drug use. Both Jingco and El, who were already prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior criminal records, were arrested at the scene and are now facing multiple charges related to the illegal gambling and drug operation. They were taken to the Santa Clara County Main Jail, with one suspect held without bail pending a court appearance on October 22, 2024.

The SJPD underscored the gravity of the charges against Jingco and El, emphasizing that illegal gambling establishments often serve as hubs for various other illicit activities, including drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession. By dismantling these operations, the police aim to mitigate broader criminal networks that jeopardize the safety of local neighborhoods. The department is continuing to investigate the wider ramifications of this particular illicit enterprise and is urging the public to come forward with any additional

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