14 arrested for illegal gambling in rural Weslaco
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The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office on Friday said it busted an illegal gaming establishment called Mega Slots in rural Weslaco on Wednesday.
According to a news release, investigators received information alleging illegal activity at Mega Slots prior to executing a search warrant, which investigators executed Wednesday resulting in the arrest of 14 people.
The agency said 51-year-old CynthiaCastillo and 53-year-old Rosendo De Los Rios, who are both Donna residents, are the owners of Mega Slots.
They are charged with engaging in organized criminal activity, possession of gambling equipment, keeping a gambling place and gambling promotion.
They both bonded out of the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center on Saturday on a total of $45,000 in bonds.
