From the Trussville Tribune staff reports
BESSEMER — Officers from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an illegal gambling operation after complaints were made by the public. Today, gambling machines were seized from a residence at a building in the 1500 block of 8th Ave. N. in Bessemer.
The investigation has been ongoing for a month since receiving the complaints, according to the sheriff’s office. A search warrant for the address was obtained this morning before deputies entered the building but did not find anyone there.
Cash, electronics and 25 illegal gambling machines were seized at the residence.
Officers continue to investigate the case and arrests are expected to be made.