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San Francisco Closes Nine Stores for Drug, Gambling Crimes

2/3/2026

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San Francisco authorities shut down or sued nine Tenderloin convenience stores for operating as secret drug and gambling dens.
City Attorney David Chiu said the stores engaged in illegal activities, including selling drugs and trafficking stolen goods.
Police seized over $17,000 in cash, gambling machines, and significant quantities of illegal substances.
The Nighttime Safety Ordinance restricts late-night operations in high-crime areas.
Officials plan to expand it to curb crime.

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San Francisco authorities shut down or sued nine Tenderloin convenience stores for operating as secret drug and gambling dens.
City Attorney David Chiu said the stores engaged in illegal activities, including selling drugs and trafficking stolen goods.
Police seized over $17,000 in cash, gambling machines, and significant quantities of illegal substances.
The Nighttime Safety Ordinance restricts late-night operations in high-crime areas.
Officials plan to expand it to curb crime.