Alcohol Law Enforcement
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ALE raids illegal Durham nightclub; six arrests, drugs, guns and alcohol seized
Early Saturday morning, special agents with the North Carolina Law Enforcement Division (ALE) conducted a search warrant of an illegal night club on Dearborn Drive in Durham.
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Dozens facing over 130 felony charges in summer operation at Raleigh's Moore Square
35 people are facing more than 130 felony charges in what the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) called a joint operation with Raleigh police in Moore Square.
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Increasing liquor prices: public health or revenue? ABC says proposal is both
A North Carolina proposal to raise the price of some of the cheapest liquor sold in the state is being presented in part as a public health measure, but a WRAL Investigates review of the ABC report shows public health is only part of the equation.
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ABC Commission delays vote to hike liquor prices, after restaurants push back
The commission said it's considering making cheap liquors more expensive, as a way to limit excessive drinking. Bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, however, oppose the change and say it would force them to further raise prices or absorb the extra costs.
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ABC Commission revokes Dunn bar's alcohol permits after deadly shooting
The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission suspended the permits for The 601 Bar after an investigation by the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) found a history of violations at the bar.
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More than 170 combined charges after Henderson and Vance County drug bust
According to North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement, special agents began investigating in January 2026 after several complaints of loitering and harassment by suspected drug dealers at several establishments. Agents seized large amounts of illicit drugs, cash and weapons.
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StarBar temporarily closed following joint investigation
StarBar has been forced to temporarily close following a joint investigation from Raleigh Police and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division.
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Johnston County deputies seize $200,000, drugs and moonshine in Benson raid
Deputies said the bust comes after people living nearby had complained about activity at the address. Multiple types of drugs, moonshine and cash were seized.
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Warrant: Minors became "very ill" after buying illegal THC gummies, shop owners charged
Alcohol Law Enforcement officers arrested Ahmed Almotaser, 42, and Mohammed Ahmed, 45. According to arrest warrants, the two men were accused of selling THC products that were more than 60 times the legal limit.
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10 arrested on drug charges during undercover operation at City Tavern
A joint undercover drug investigation between the Creedmoor Police Department and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement division resulted in the arrest of 10 people.
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10 people arrested in Creedmoor police-ALE drug investigation
A joint undercover drug investigation between the Creedmoor Police Department and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement division resulted in the arrest of 10 people.
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Authorities seize over 20 fake IDs, file dozens of criminal charges in Glenwood South operation
According to Wake ABC, 23 fake IDs were seized out of approximately 1,100 driver's license checks by law enforcement in the district. Of those driver's license checks, nearly three dozen criminal citations and 46 total criminal charges were filed.
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Eight people arrested in major Raleigh drug bust, over 100 felony charges
Eight people were arrested on over 100 felony charges after a weeks-long investigation headed by the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement.
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Alcohol Law Enforcement arrests bartended in connection to late night activity at StarBar
Law enforcement is cracking down on StarBar following a shooting earlier this month. The Alcohol Law Enforcement revoked the bar's liquor license, now one employee has now been charged in connection with the shooting.
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Community members respond to StarBar's ABC permits being revoked
Residents living nearby Raleigh's StarBar are concerned about the effectiveness of the night club's liquor license suspension. With the bar's past license revocations and continuing investigations, the community watches closely for potential changes.
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ALE suspends liquor license at StarBar for second time since 2020
The suspension comes after a string of violent incidents at the bar, including a shots fired investigation on Sunday.
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Liquor license for StarBar suspended after investigation, ALE says
The bar, located on Trawick Road, was the center of a targeted shooting over the weekend. Raleigh police officers said a rapper performing at the bar appeared to be the intended target.
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Man on the run after leading authorities to possible improvised explosive during chase
Authorities on Tuesday are searching for a man they said led them on a chase past a possible improvised explosive.
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'It's an institution': The Goat Bar closes its doors after ALE bust leads to 7 arrests
After more than 20 years in business, The Goat Bar is closing its doors. This announcement comes after ALE investigators raided the bar last week and arrested seven people.
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Big Easy employees, customers from 3 Raleigh bars face drug charges
Two Big Easy employees and customers at several bars were charged last week with felony and misdemeanor drug charges following a North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) investigation.
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'I was shocked': The Big Easy owner responds to 2 employees charged in downtown Raleigh drug bust
Two bar employees and several customers were charged with numerous felony and misdemeanor drug charges following a North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) investigation.
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ALE hopes for more resources after deadly crashes involving underage drinking
The ALE reached out to WRAL Investigates wanting to speak about their concerns regarding the prevalence of underage drinking and driving, and its devastating consequences.
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Nearly $145,000 found in air vents at home of Raleigh firefighter, wife charged with drug trafficking in Glenwood South
During another search on May 18, warrants said investigators found nearly $145,000 inside the air vents at the couple's home. Investigators also found marijuana edibles and nearly 1,000 tabs of LSD.
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ALE special agents seize 3 guns during investigation at Circle K in Fayetteville
North Carolina Alcohol Enforcement (ALE) arrested several juveniles and a 20-year-old after conducting an investigation at a Circle K in Fayetteville.
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7 arrested after raid at 'illegal' bar in Raleigh
Seven people were arrested Saturday after a raid at an "illegal" bar in Raleigh.
