Four people were arrested and more than $244,000 in cash seized after Gwinnett County police raided abookie style gambling operation Thursday, an official said. <\/p>\n
Officers served warrants at the H&S Gift Shop on Old Norcross Road in Lawrenceville and the owners home, Gwinnett police Cpl. Deon Washington said. <\/p>\n
Vanhdy Soukthivong, 59,Somphone Somphonephackdy, 61, Fongsamuth Siharath, 38, and Hai Somphonephackdy, 41, were arrested, Washington said. <\/p>\n
They were charged with six felonies for commercial gambling violations, three misdemeanors for counterfeit trademark violations, and an alcohol license violation at the business, Washington said. <\/p>\n
Police also seized four vehicles andnumerous counterfeit items, Washington said. <\/p>\n
The investigation began after police received complaints about illegal gambling at the gift shop, Washington said. <\/p>\n
Detectives are still working to determine the magnitude of the gambling operation, Washington said. <\/p>\n
A car crashed into Malone's Bar and Grill on Virginia Avenue and now there are questions surrounding the driver. <\/p>\n
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