articleThe Brief Detectives shut down an illegal gambling operation in Manatee County on Friday night after executing a search warrant. Detectives with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office shut down an illegal gambling operation at a local storefront in Bradenton Friday night following a weeks-long investigation. Investigators had spent weeks determining that the business was operating as an illegal gambling establishment. Seized Cash and EquipmentBy the numbers:Detectives confiscated $23,669.22 in cash during the raid. Storefront Historical BackgroundThe backstory:This marks the second time authorities have shut down this specific location for illegal gambling operations.