Federal Task Force Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling in Orange County

A police officer sits in his vehicle near the scene of a fatal shooting in Santa Ana, Calif., on Feb. 17, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A years-long criminal investigation led to authorities arresting seven people on May 25 who allegedly operated a string of illicit casinos throughout Orange County that involved drug trafficking, violence, and police corruption.

“Organized criminal activity and illegal gambling schemes will not be tolerated in California,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a May 25 statement. “Families throughout our state deserve to raise their children and live in safe neighborhoods, free from illicit and illegal activity.”