SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An illegal gambling establishment was discovered in San Benito, the Police Department reported.

At approximately 7 p.m., San Benito police officers responded to the 1100 block of East Expressway 83 for a 'possible robbery in progress', San Benito PD released a Facebook statement.

No robbery was found, and no immediate threat was shown at the location.

While at the location, police discovered that an illegal gambling establishment was being operated there.

An investigation is ongoing.

San Benito PD asks the public to avoid the area while police are still at the scene.

This is a developing story.

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