MILFORD – Two people are facing charges after police said they ran a largescale illegal gambling ring centered around backyard volleyball matches at a Milford home.
Luis Loja-Caguana is charged with keeper of a disorderly home, gaming or betting, and place for registering bets. Zoila Castro is facing a charge of selling liquor.
Police said Loja-Caguana paved over his entire backyard and turned it into two full-size volleyball courts.
He allegedly collected and placed bets during matches.
Milford police said the prize money would be in the thousands of dollars. According to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, police seized about $10,000 in cash during the arrests.
Castro allegedly ran a full-size concession stand, selling alcohol illegally and without permits.
Charges are pending for other people whose names have not yet been released.
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