WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – An illegal alcohol establishment has been shut down in Wilmington following an investigation by Alcohol Law Enforcement, per an ALE announcement.
“On Friday, August 23, 2024, ALE, assisted by Wilmington Police Department, executed a search warrant at 1306 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC. This collaborative operation led to the seizure of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, US currency, assorted alcoholic beverages and one firearm. During the course of this investigation, Lanita Harrington was determined to be the operator of the illegal business,” the release states.
The investigation followed complaints from the community about the establishment.
Wilmington-resident Lanita Harrington, 37, was found to be the operator of the illegal business and charged with:
- Possess for sale alcoholic beverages without ABC permits
- Sale alcoholic beverages without ABC permits
- Unauthorized possession of spiritous liquor
- Possession of marijuana
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Carrying a concealed firearm
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