Louisiana Grocery Store Busted for Illegal Gaming and Other Unlawful Activities

The Louisiana State Police said in a news release that a joint operation amongst multiple agencies led to the seizure of illegal vaping, CBD, and gaming devices at a grocery store in Henderson, Louisiana.

LSP's Gaming Enforcement Division received information from agents with the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) regarding illegal gaming and other unlawful activities at the Henderson Hwy One Stop located at Louisiana Highway 352.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, LSP and ATC conducted a joint operation at the business, executing a search warrant.

The search resulted in the seizure of the following:

• 716 illegal vaping products
• 154 unauthorized CBD products
• 106 nitrous oxide cartridges
• 8 illegal gaming devices

READ MORE: Major South Louisiana Drug Ring Leader Convicted After Massive Bust, Including Fentanyl

No arrests have been made yet but authorities say the investigation remains ongoing and arrests are anticipated to follow.

Louisiana State Police had this to say about the investigation:

This operation highlights the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration in combating activities that endanger public health and safety. LSP is committed to the strict regulation and control of statutorily authorized gaming entities in conjunction with the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB). The regulation of gaming and the enforcement of criminal gambling laws promote the public's health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against corrupt and dishonest practices.

Louisiana State Police is also encouraging the public to report any suspicious activities that may threaten community safety.

To submit a report, contact the LSP Suspicious Activity Hotline at 1-800-434-8007, use the See Send app, or use the online reporting system at http://www.la-safe.org and click the "report suspicious activity" link.

Get our free mobile app