Hanford bar’s license revoked after cocaine sold to investigators, state says

HANFORD, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – A bar in Hanford has had its state license to sell alcohol revoked after employees sold controlled substances to undercover agents on multiple occasions, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control said on Wednesday.

The action was taken against The Lacey in Hanford, located at 889 E. Lacey Boulevard.

According to ABC, the department originally opened an investigation at the bar after receiving a complaint that employees were selling illegal drugs. Undercover agents were able to obtain cocaine on multiple occasions from a premises bartender.

On another occasion, ABC says the premises bartender also helped supply a controlled substance via a patron at the bar. Two employees and a patron were ultimately arrested following the investigation.

Officials say that they posted a Notice of Revocation on the bar on May 1. The revocation is stayed for 180 days to permit the potential transfer of the license. In addition, no sales or consumption of alcoholic beverages can occur at the premises during the stayed revocation period, officials say.

The Hanford Police Department assisted ABC’s Fresno District Office during the investigation.

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