Search warrants executed at 9 Muscogee, Harris county gas stations
Over 40 agents, investigators, and police officers launched raids at nine Muscogee and Harris county gas stations midday Tuesday.
The raids, which were conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, were executed following violations of Georgia’s gambling laws.
The raids were executed at the following gas stations:
Hop In, 7890 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA
Hop In, 4499 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA
Hop In, 1400 Double Churches Rd, Columbus, GA
Lotto Mart, 400 3rd Avenue, Columbus, GA
Citgo Quik Mart, 314 5th Street, Columbus, GA
Hop In, 3875 St. Mary’s Road, Columbus, GA
Hop In, 5757 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, GA
Hop In, 3021 Macon Road, Columbus, GA
Hop In, 871 U.S. Hwy. 27, Cataula, GA
“During the course of a lengthy investigation, agents discovered businesses operating Coin Operated Amusement Machines (COAMS) where customers were receiving cash payouts for winning credits,” the Georgia Bureau of Investigations said. “In Georgia, COAMS must be properly licensed by the Georgia Lottery and credits may only be redeemed for non-cash prizes such as lottery tickets and/or store merchandise.”
Multiple arrests are pending as a result.
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