Nine people were taken into custody after authorities in West Texas raided an illicit quarter-horse racetrack. The individuals were charged with various offenses such as encouraging gambling, money laundering, racketeering, and manufacturing and distributing controlled substances.
According to the organization, there are up to 50 illegal "bush tracks" in Texas, where there is little regulatory oversight and frequent horse drugging and abuse.
According to the organization, there are up to 50 illegal "bush tracks" in Texas, where there is little regulatory oversight and frequent horse drugging and abuse.