6 arrested in illegal gambling operation in southeast Bexar County, BCSO says Deputy Noel Diaz says this location is known for criminal activity
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A deputy spokesperson said half a dozen people were taken into custody Wednesday after the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office executed a warrant at a southeast Bexar County home.
BCSO was dispatched to a home in the 100 block of Esma Street, near where South Presa Street and Southton Road intersect, after they received a tip of possible illegal gambling, Deputy Noel Diaz said.
Diaz said the sheriff’s office found 26 illegal gambling machines and drugs at the residence.
At least six people were arrested. Diaz said three had preexisting warrants.
The deputy said this location is known for criminal activity.
“Back in 2022, another warrant was executed with similar criminal activity ,” Diaz said.
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