The Dallas County district attorney’s office announced Monday that it has been awarded nearly a half-million dollars from assets seized during a gambling investigation.

In 2017, a task force with the Department of Homeland Security seized $8 million from Frank Cacopardo, who ran a gambling operation in Dallas.

Because Cacopardo’s money came from an illegal operation, it was given up to the government and will be split among the agencies that participated in the investigation.

The Dallas County district attorney’s office is receiving $460,560, which will be used for law enforcement efforts including training and new equipment, the district attorney’s office said.

“One of the focal points of my administration has been to wisely spend tax dollars,” District Attorney John Creuzot said in a written statement. “These awarded funds will certainly help my office have the resources we need to continue to seek justice for all through innovation and reform.”

Cacopardo “conducted, directed and financed” a sports gambling and betting business for nearly six years, from about January 2011 to March 2017, court documents state. The business involved at least five other people and made about $2,000 a day, according to court documents.