Florida raid seizes 239 slots, $715K cash & 2 Bentleys
A cross-border probe between Florida & Pennsylvania targeted five arcades suspected of running illegal slot machines.
The hit
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office seized 239 slot machines & arrested ten people after a cross-border bust with Pennsylvania law enforcement, according to the sheriff’s office. Search warrants were executed at five arcades in & around Fort Myers on Tuesday, 27 October.
Why it matters
The raid involved the Narcotics & Economic Crimes units, the Florida Gaming Control Commission & Pennsylvania law enforcement partners. Police used surveillance & undercover agents to build the case before executing the warrants. The action followed months of preparation, according to Florida Gaming Control Commission executive director Alana Zimmer.
The record
| Cash seized | $715,272 |
|---|---|
| Gold coins & bars seized | $661,454 |
| Bank assets frozen | $383,573 |
| Vehicles seized | 10, including 2 Bentleys & a 2026 Cadillac Escalade |
| People arrested | 10 |
What happens next
Watch for any charges against the ten arrested & for follow-up enforcement from the Florida Gaming Control Commission.
Sources: Florida and Pennsylvania Bust a Variety of Illegal Gambling Locations, Hauling Over $715K in Cash
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