Police break up illegal gambling in the backyard of a San Bernardino home

Officers with the San Bernardino Police Department made an unexpected discovery while responding to a report of a fight at a residence.

Officers were dispatched to a home in the town after receiving reports of a fight involving several people, some of whom were armed with knives.

A video of the raid was posted on social media, but police did not disclose when or where the operation took place.

Officers responding to the call arrested five people believed to be involved in the alleged fight and entered the backyard of the home where an illegal gambling operation had been set up.

After discovering the illegal gambling equipment, officers entered the main residence and arrested two more people.

During the search, police discovered two shotguns, two rifles, two handguns, a body armor, ammunition, methamphetamine and a large amount of cash.

Of the seven arrested, only one was arrested, while several others were summoned and released, police said.