It was clear early on that these individuals were involved in a large operation involving gambling, loan-sharking, extortion and drug trafficking. |
They were picking up bets, dropping off winnings. They also were involved with intimidating people, threatening people. |
They were well established when we started the investigation so it's safe to assume this had been going on for some time. |
This is the largest organized crime and gambling case in Fairfax County's history. |