Police say they
executed a search warrant at an invite-only gambling event held at Le
Parc Banquet Hall near Leslie St. and Regional Rd. 7.
“All I can say is
this was an ongoing illegal gaming enterprise,” said Const. Blair
McQuillan of the York Regional Police. “The investigation is still
ongoing at this time, several arrests were made and the material seized
will be release in the press conference (Monday).”
The Combined Forces
Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU), a unit dedicated to organized crime,
said in a news release that the “investigation revealed the illegal
gaming enterprise was allegedly run by organized crime groups.”
Platinum SB, an online
sports-book and casino, is alleged to be the organizer of the gambling
event. Platinum SB’s website had been shut down by police, bearing a
note Sunday night that stated, “The web site you are trying to access
has been restrained by court order granted to the Attorney General of
Ontario with the assistance of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement
Unit (CFSEU).”
There was currently no word late Sunday night on the number of people arrested or what charges will be laid.
Police are expected to release further information on Monday at 11 a.m.
