Austin police is expected Tuesday afternoon tobrief the public on an illegal gambling operation that happened earlier this year.

In January, Austin police began an investigation into several illegal gambling operations throughout the Austin area, according to a news release. Austin police have identified 53-year-old Chong Pak as their primary suspect in the case, who they believe was the owner ofthe illegal game room operation, the release said.

After police maintained surveillance on Pak and his associates for three months, they conducted a search of Paks home at the 1200 block of Augusta Bend in Hutto, police said.

In the home, police said they found:

Pak was arrestedand charged with money laundering and engaging in organized crime, the release said. If convicted, Pak could face up to life in prison and a $10,000 fine, the release said.

The case remains open, police said.

Austin police will provide more information at a news briefing today at 3 p.m. Check back on this story for more details.

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