Article content Police seized two handguns, a luxury vehicle, poker tables and $53,000 in cash as part of their investigation into an illegal gaming house in Richmond Hill. Police executed a warrant on a West Beaver Creek Dr. address and seized a 2018 Mercedes convertible worth $50,000, as well as the poker tables and cash.
A handgun was also allegedly seized from the business, and another was seized from a vehicle. Two people were charged with keeping a common gaming house. One of the two is facing additional firearms charges, and 16 others were charged with being found in a common gaming house.
Those charged, include John Margaronis, 43, of Toronto, who’s accused of keeping a common gaming house, and firearms offences. Damien Campbell, 46, of Toronto, is charged with keep a common gaming house. None of the allegations have been tested in court.
“York Regional Police remains committed to the safety and security of all York Region citizens. Illegal gaming houses operate in residential and commercial neighbourhoods and bring an unwanted criminal element to our community,” police said in a release. “Illegal gaming fuels organized crime and can lead to other ancillary crimes such as arsons, extortions, loan sharking, shootings and robberies.
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