Gwinnett police raid ‘bookie style’ gambling operation; 4 arrested – Atlanta Journal Constitution

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.

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.

Vanhdy Soukthivong, 59,Somphone Somphonephackdy, 61, Fongsamuth Siharath, 38, and Hai Somphonephackdy, 41, were arrested, Washington said.

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.

Police also seized four vehicles andnumerous counterfeit items, Washington said.

The investigation began after police received complaints about illegal gambling at the gift shop, Washington said.

Detectives are still working to determine the magnitude of the gambling operation, Washington said.

A car crashed into Malone's Bar and Grill on Virginia Avenue and now there are questions surrounding the driver.

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