Teams of state and federal agents fanned out across Jefferson County this week, shuttering the doors of more than a dozen bingo halls.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said the shutdowns were carried out by his office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, as well as FBI and DEA agents. Hoover police also assisted.
“These facilities were operating in blatant disregard in violation of state law and apparently without any fear of reprisal,’’ Marshall said at a press conference held Thursday outside Super Highway Bingo on Bessemer Super Highway in Brighton.
