We hope this effort will be a deterrent to additional poker machines being brought into the area. They also seized approximately 45 video poker machines. In addition, the owner of each business will be charged. Charges include possession of illegal slot machines, allowing gambling in a public house of entertainment, and selling pyrotechnics.
All charges are misdemeanors.
One of the businesses that was served warrants today actually sits on the state line. This five-month undercover operation was conducted in response to complaints received from Currituck County residents. Sheriff's deputies assisted today with serving the search warrants and seizing the machines. This operation was a model of teamwork, and addresses a problem that citizens in Currituck County identified. The N.C. Division of Alcohol Law Enforcement is the statewide agency responsible for enforcing North Carolina's laws on alcohol, controlled substances, gambling, tobacco, bingo, and nuisance abatement.