Officials execute 21 search warrants linked to large illegal gambling operation in La Marque: GCSO
GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Investigators in Galveston are coming down off serving more than 20 search warrants on Monday morning in connection with illegal game rooms in several areas, including Fort Bend County, the sheriff's office said.
The Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force executed 21 warrants for organized criminal activity and money laundering, possibly linked to the game rooms. According to a release, the warrants were activated to "disrupt and dismantle" an ongoing illegal gambling operation within the and surrounding areas.
At least seven search warrants were served at multiple game room locations in La Marque including:
- Gold Chest - 5307 IH-45
- TexasPig Pen - 5309 IH-45
- TJ's - 4320 IH-45
- Rusty's - 228 Lake Road
- Purple Building - 1002 Main Street
- Double Diamond - 116 State Highway 3
- 24/7 - 22430 W. Highway 6
Officials said in Fort Bend County., at least two warrants were served at two buildings, with one that was being used for the distribution of illegal gambling machines:
- 202 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 806, Sugar Land, Texas
- 5200 block of Kendall Ridge Lane, Sugar Land, Texas
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Officials said there were also 12 other warrants executed against several financial institutions deemed to be the financial branch of the illegal operation.
What was seized remains unclear at this time, but officials said further details, including the charges to be filed, will be released at a later time.
