Friday, January 08, 2010
KSP Make Gambling Bust
KENTUCKY....
As lawmakers attempt to find a way to legalize expanded gambling, Kentucky State Police say they've busted seven businesses in Knox and Bell Counties, seizing a total of 49 illegal gambling machines and $62,000 in cash during the raids. Police say the businesses involved in Knox County were the Flat Lick BP, Creek Mart at Flat Lick, Spur No. 1 in Barbourville, Williams Stop and Go in Barbourville, Spur No. 2 at Bailey Switch and the Heidrick One Stop. In Bell County, KSP raided the Exxon Friendly Mart in Pineville. Charges are pending while KSP continue to actively work the investigation.
As lawmakers attempt to find a way to legalize expanded gambling, Kentucky State Police say they've busted seven businesses in Knox and Bell Counties, seizing a total of 49 illegal gambling machines and $62,000 in cash during the raids. Police say the businesses involved in Knox County were the Flat Lick BP, Creek Mart at Flat Lick, Spur No. 1 in Barbourville, Williams Stop and Go in Barbourville, Spur No. 2 at Bailey Switch and the Heidrick One Stop. In Bell County, KSP raided the Exxon Friendly Mart in Pineville. Charges are pending while KSP continue to actively work the investigation.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 11:29 AM 
