Illegal Gambling Lottery Under Investigation In Greensboro

When police showed up at the scene of an armed robbery attempt of C&S Jewelers, the last thing they were expecting was to find an illegal gambling operation. That is, however, what they discovered, according to Police Chief Tim Bellamy.

The owner of the store, Kim San, was shot during the robbery attempt. When authorities showed up, they found gambling paraphernalia at the store. Kin has denied any illegal gambling was taking place.

When questioned about the possibility of an illegal lottery being run out of the business, San was emphatic in his answer that nothing illegal was taking place. He told WFMY News 2, "no" when asked, "So your jewelry store is not a front for a gambling ring?"

During the gambling investigation, police seized large amounts of money from San's home and business. They also seized receipts that they felt were being used for the illegal gambling.

It was a complex betting scheme consisting of several different forms of gambling. Sports bets were taken and an illegal lottery was also being run, according to the police. The robbery did not produce the gambling investigation, Vice Narcotics had been watching the store for several months.

The suspects in the shooting were not yet found by police. San's daughter and wife were both at the store at the time of the shooting, but were unharmed.

April 4, 2009
Posted By April Gardner
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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