The Arizona Department of Gaming seized a record-breaking number of firearms in an alleged illegal gambling investigation in Tucson.
Gaming officials say they completed the investigation of illegal gun raffles on Oct. 30 in partnership with the Arizona Department of Public Safety. In the process, investigators seized over 450 guns, plus ammunition, and over $4,000 in cash.
Two people have been arrested and now face multiple felony charges in connection with the scheme.
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