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Published: 2010-12-09 19:43:00
Updated: 2010-12-10 06:05:41

Posted: December 9, 2010
Updated: December 10, 2010

FBI agents search four Henderson convenience stores

WRAL News FBI agents surround four Henderson convenience stores

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Henderson, N.C. — Agents with the FBI and the North Carolina Division of Alcohol Law Enforcement searched four convenience stores and a house in the Henderson area Thursday, but they declined to say why.

Abdo Saleh, who owns two of the stores, said the agents were investigating food stamp fraud and stolen cigarettes.

Saleh said the agents spent about five hours at his two stores – Dabney Pit Stop on 555 Dabney Drive and Brothers Food Mart on 525 S. William St. – and went through store receipts and books. The agents also took cash from the safe, he said.

Saleh said neither he nor his employees are involved in food stamp fraud or stolen cigarettes.

The owner of the third store did not want to comment. WRAL News was trying to contact the owner of the fourth store and the house.

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Gas stations? OK now what comes to mind first there?
allie19
December 10, 2010 3:24 p.m.
They just had a big bust in Palm Beach FL same thing! As a foreigner when I go to certain countries I can’t by properties so we need to do the same. The programs that where made to help people I agree but so many people abuse it. There where some apartments(section 8 complex, I worked everyday for the Govt.) in TX this women was there when I moved in she is still there her total time has been over 35 years she needs to go back to the projects cinder block type.
Click to view my profile Gg1979
December 10, 2010 3:17 p.m.
I have family in Henderson & the rumor-mill there is saying that money was being funneled to Yemen. I have no clue if that is correct, but it would explain why FBI is involved...
lapj
December 10, 2010 1:11 p.m.
bopeace-Those programs may have been started to help elders and children from starving, but they're abused across the board these days. I think that's what most people are fed up with. It's one thing to lose your job and need a bit of help to feed your family. It's another thing to live off the system. There are people who have been on food stamps for years, live in section 8 housing, yet drive Escalades. That's what disgusts people.
kikinc
December 10, 2010 12:27 p.m.
GetRight, not if the food stamp fraud crosses state lines; it almost automatically becomes a federal issue.
LibertarianTechie
December 10, 2010 12:18 p.m.
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