BRADENTON, Fla. — Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) announced Tuesday an illegal gambling operation in Bradenton has been shut down.
Officials said they have seized nearly $23,669.22 in cash, 34 gambling machines, and 89 computer equipment used to facilitate the gambling house.
According to MCSO's weeks-long investigation, detectives uncovered an illegal gambling operation at 4307 26th St. W., Unit B in Bradenton, which led to the execution of a search warrant on July 17.
MCSO said 21-year-old Keylin Reyes Escobar was working at the gambling house, when she slipped through a rear door as detectives made their way into the space.
Detectives arrested Escobar, who is charged with obstruction and being an agent or employee of a house for gambling.
MCSO said this is the second illegal gambling operation at this location they have shut down.
The investigation is ongoing.
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