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Palace Casino Investigation

27 January 2004

LEMOORE, California -- As reported by ABC News: ``A three month long investigation at the Palace Casino in Lemoore is now over, with investigators making dozens of arrests.

``Investigators say the casino asked for their help in the drug sting, and they claim other casinos are not immune to this problem.

``Kings county law enforcement and Palace officials have noticed for the past year - table games and slots aren't the only attractions at the casino.

```From the intelligence that we had gathered, from various sources at times it was almost an open market for drug sales.' Narcotics officer Michael Ortiz is keeping his face hidden because of the kind of work he does.

``…Palace officials were unable to comment but say the drug raids were necessary. Some patrons say they weren't necessarily surprised…"

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