Galveston County raids target alleged gambling network across multiple properties

A sweeping law enforcement operation unfolded across Galveston County on Monday (June 1) as investigators moved to break apart what they say was a long-running illegal gambling network centered in La Marque and surrounding communities. Members of the Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force began serving 21 search warrants at about 9:30 a.m. According to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office , the coordinated action stemmed from an investigation into suspected organized criminal ac