Police in Norfolk, Virginia continue to crackdown on illegal gambling in the state connected to vape shops. In the most recent raid, two people were arrested, with cash, computers, and gaming equipment seized as part of a sting operation. Illegal gambling machines continue to be an issue in the state and police are trying hard to see such operations come to an end.
The Latest Bust
Just a few days ago, police in Norfolk searched Dragon Vapes, a vape shop offering smokers services in the city. Several complaints had been called into police about potential illegal activity. After police arrived and searched the premises, Jimmie W. Hicks and Monika S. Torrence were arrested.
Hicks was charged with possessing illegal gambling devices. For Torrence, she was charged with being an accessory to gambling activity. The Anti-Crime Division is now investigating the activity of the vape shop. The Division is part of the police department that is working on this area of crime in the city.
In early March, police in Norfolk raised the Lucky Vape Lounge. This was another vape shop accused of illegal gambling. This shop also had gaming stations on site as well as computers, and cash. In this instance, Ann Barker and Major Riley were arrested. Both were charged with possessing an illegal gambling device.
