Tip Leads to Shutdown of Illegal Gambling and Unlicensed Drug Sales Operation in Banning

Tip leads to shutdown of illegal gambling and unlicensed drug sales operation in Banning

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) - Banning law enforcement authorities announce they shut down an illicit gambling and drug sales operation at a smoke shop on Wednesday after receiving a tip from a citizen. The tip led officers to Vape Town on West Ramsey Street, where they launched an investigation, uncovering the suspected illegal gambling and unlicensed sale of marijuana and other controlled substances. After serving a search warrant, officers seized …

Illicit Gambling, Marijuana Sales Operation Busted in Banning

An illegal gambling and cannabis sales operation was shut down following a multi-agency investigation in Banning, authorities said Thursday. Banning police Capt. Brandon Smith said tips led to the discovery of the operation in a strip mall at 580 West Ramsey St., just north of Interstate 10. Search warrants were obtained and served at the location Wednesday, when Banning police joined by Riverside County Sheriff’s Department personnel and munici…