ALE agents team up with local NC law enforcement to arrest nearly 300 in special operation - WLOS
RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — As part of a statewide operation, Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) special agents teamed up with local law enforcement departments across North Carolina, arresting nearly 300 people in the days leading up to and throughout the Halloween holiday weekend.
A press release from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) says 286 individuals were arrested on more than 700 charges. Agencies addressed crime and violence at both ABC-licensed and illegal alcohol businesses.
"Across the state, special agents executed 13 search warrants and seized various types of controlled substances, U.S. Currency and 11 firearms," NCDPS' release says. "Of the 728 charges, 137 were felony charges, 270 were alcoholic beverage-related charges and 174 were drug-related charges."
During the course of the special operation, NCDPS says Charlotte special agents responded to a deadly shooting, one agent was able to help a suicidal driver get help and several businesses had their ABC permits rejected or taken away due to illegal activities.
Officials say 25 ABC-permitted businesses were found to be in violation of state laws and regulations.
“Over the past week, ALE special agents have joined with local, state, and federal agencies to address crime at North Carolina businesses that sell alcoholic beverages both legally and illegally,” said Bryan House, director of Alcohol Law Enforcement, in a press release. “It is our hope this operation, along with ongoing efforts to educate business owners on the responsible sale of alcoholic beverages and crime prevention, will positively impact the lives of all residents.”
Several mountain cities participated in the special operation, including Sylva, Dillsboro, Cullowhee, Leicester and Asheville.
source: https://wlos.com/news/local/ale-agents-team-up-with-local-nc-law-enforcement-to-arrest-nearly-300-in-special-operation
Your content is great. However, if any of the content contained herein violates any rights of yours, including those of copyright, please contact us immediately by e-mail at media[@]kissrpr.com.