Deputies raided a gambling establishment that resulted in the seizure of 70 illegal gambling machines and two arrests in rural Alamo, according to a criminal complaint. Photos courtesy of Hidalgo County records.

Deputies raided a gambling establishment that resulted in the seizure of 70 illegal gambling machines and two arrests in rural Alamo, according to a criminal complaint.

On Wednesday, Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office deputies entered a suspected eight-liner off of Moore Road.

When authorities arrived, 31-year-old Maria Elena Garza and 25-year-old Salvador Matias Lopez attempted to flee the scene, according to the criminal complaint.

Garza was accused of paying out patrons in cash for winnings inside the establishment, according to the criminal complaint. Lopez served as a bouncer of the establishment and was paid by proceeds made from the gambling operation, according to the criminal complaint.

Lopez and Garza were arrested and charged with possession of gambling devices/equipment/paraphernalia, keeping a gambling place, and gambling promotion -- all Class A misdemeanors.

Garza was released Thursday from the Hidalgo County jail on a $15,000 bond.

Lopez remained in the Hidalgo County jail Friday evening. A judge set his bond at $30,000.

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