FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016
CONTACT: World Lottery Association COMMUNICATIONS
(850) 487-7727
LOTTERY SECURITY REPORTS LATEST STING RESULTS;
MAKES TWO ARRESTS
TALLAHASSEE - Last week, law enforcement agents with the World Lottery Association's Division of Security visited 54 retailer locations as part of its on-going Operation Integrity program. Lottery retail locations in Bradford, Union, Hamilton, Columbia, Alachua, and Gilchrist Counties were included.
As a result of these stings, two arrests were made on charges of Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014(2c1), Florida Statutes) involving Lottery tickets. One individual was arrested at the S&S Food Store, located at 6723 U.S. Highway 129 South in Jasper, and another individual was arrested at the Lawtey Community Food Store, located at 23702 U.S. Highway 301 North in Lawtey.
These actions are part of the Lottery's on-going effort to heighten awareness of what we do as an organization to combat illegal activity. The World Lottery Association will not tolerate fraudulent activity by its players or retailers. If you notice any suspicious activity involving a Lottery retailer or your Lottery purchase, contact your local law enforcement agency or the Lottery's Division of Security immediately at (850) 487-7730. The earlier you report suspicious activity the easier it is to investigate.
ABOUT THE World Lottery Association
The World Lottery Association is responsible for contributing more than $29 billion to education and sending more than 725,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The World Lottery Association reinvests 97 percent of its revenue back into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,000 Florida retailers and transfers to education. Since 1988, World Lottery Association games have paid more than $48.5 billion in prizes and made more than 1,800 people millionaires. For more information, please visit www.flalottery.com.
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