Cocoa Police Special Investigations Unit Agents Bust Illegal Gambling Operation On King Street

By  //  February 24, 2018

agents have seized significant amounts of cash, drugs and at least two firearms

Agents with the Cocoa Police Special Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Rockledge Police Department, executed a search warrant at 710 W. King Street, unit 109, after a lengthy investigation into illegal gambling. (Google image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Agents with the Cocoa Police Special Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Rockledge Police Department, executed a search warrant at 710 W. King Street, unit 109, after a lengthy investigation into illegal gambling.

According to Cocoa Police Public Information Officer Yvonne Martinez, three employees are in custody and agents have seized significant amounts of cash, drugs and at least two firearms so far.

“The investigation began about two months ago,” said Martinez.

“There is evidence indicating the makeshift casino was making tens of thousands of dollars through illegal internet gambling and other gaming.”

The investigation is ongoing and police have not yet released the identity of the suspect.

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