Guelph authorities indicated that a man from Milton has been charged following the raid of two convenience stores linked to an illegal gambling investigation.
In January, law enforcement received information from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission about the sale of illegal tickets.
Detectives stated that the store was connected to a website offering games with names similar to legitimate ones from the OLG.
The establishment did not have any products for sale; however, police claim there was a back room where customers could play lottery games on tablets.
Officers searched the west-end store and another in Kitchener on Wednesday, confiscating several gaming machines, tickets, and tablets, among other items they believe are related to the case.
A 26-year-old was apprehended at the Guelph store and is set to appear in court on May 17.
Another man was initially arrested at the Kitchener location, but investigators released him unconditionally after discovering that he had worked there for less than two days, thinking it was a legitimate store.
Police are still conducting an investigation.