"Sheriff Javier Salazar stated, 'We're out here at the scene of a gambling operation. This location... is one that we've hit previously.'"
"'There is a distinct possibility we may be charging that owner... with engaging in organized criminal activity,' Salazar noted regarding the property's owner."
"'The folks that most often are targeted by these places... are usually elderly people that are on a fixed income,' Salazar warned about the community impact."
Bexar County authorities targeted an illegal gambling operation in San Antonio, returning to a previously raided location. Investigators acted on new intelligence and arrived before gambling commenced. Two individuals were arrested, one for drug possession and another for theft. A large safe was opened, revealing significant cash. Authorities indicated potential charges against the property owner for organized criminal activity. The operation's setup suggested it was prepared to continue despite past raids, with concerns about its impact on vulnerable community members, particularly the elderly.
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