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LPD vice unit raids clandestine 8-liner business
By Juan Puente at KGNS — Top News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police arrested a woman after executing search warrants at a clandestine 8-liner business on McPherson Road.The Laredo Police Department’s Vice Unit served search warrants at 9802 McPherson Road on Thursday, June 25, as a result of a several-month-long investigation.O...
Key takeaway (KGNS) - Laredo police arrested a woman after executing search warrants at a clandestine 8-liner business on McPherson Road.
Why this matters in The Laredo
The raid on the clandestine 8-liner business on McPherson Road is a significant development in the city's efforts to crack down on illegal gaming operations. The seizure of 54 unpermitted machines and $14,000 in cash suggests that this was a substantial enterprise, and the fact that it was paying out cash in violation of state law raises questions about the scope of the problem in Laredo. The arrest of Ashli Marely Martinez and the potential for additional charges and arrests pending will be closely watched by the community. This case also highlights the importance of the Laredo Police Department's Vice Unit in enforcing state laws and regulations, and their several-month-long investigation demonstrates a commitment to addressing this issue. As the investigation continues, residents will be looking to see if this raid is an isolated incident or part of a larger pattern of illegal gaming activity in the city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Top News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police arrested a woman after executing search warrants at a clandestine 8-liner business on McPherson Road.The Laredo Police Department’s Vice Unit served search warrants at 9802 McPherson Road on Thursday, June 25, as a result of a several-month-long investigation.O...
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