Henderson – The State Police Gaming Enforcement Division and the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control seized more than 1,000 illegal products and gaming devices on Feb. 26 in a joint operation following information about illegal activities at the Henderson Hwy One Stop on Louisiana Highway 352.
Agents with the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division received information from agents with the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control regarding illegal gaming and other unlawful activities at the Henderson Hwy One Stop.
LSP and ATC conducted a joint operation at the business, executing a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of 716 illegal vaping products, 154 unauthorized CBD products, 106 nitrous oxide cartridges and eight illegal gaming devices.
The investigation remains ongoing, with arrests anticipated to follow.
State police said the operation highlights the effectiveness of interagency collaboration in combating activities that endanger public health and safety.
“LSP is committed to the strict regulation and control of statutorily authorized gaming entities in conjunction with the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. The regulation of gaming and the enforcement of criminal gambling laws promote the public’s health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against corrupt and dishonest practices,” a statement from state police said.
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“The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activities that may threaten community safety.” To submit a report, please contact the LSP Suspicious Activity Hotline 1-800-434-8007, use the See Send smartphone app, or use the state police online reporting system by visiting the LA-SAFE website at http://la-safe.org/ and clicking the “report suspicious activity” link. Those systems offer a convenient and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. Contact Information: Trooper First Class Peggy Bourque Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section – Troop I Office: (337) 262-5880 [email protected].
