Police, Gambling Unit raid Lisbon business; investigation continues

Gardiner police and the Maine Gambling Control Unit, with assistance from the Lisbon Police Department, executed a search warrant at New England Vending in Lisbon as part of an ongoing investigation, with authorities saying there is no danger to the public. Video footage captured by CBS13 shows slot machines being removed from the building, and a forklift and boxes were observed being moved onto a waiting truck or U-Haul, indicating a significant search operation. The investigation’s exact scope and how the Lisbon site connects to Gardiner have not been disclosed, and officials have not announced any charges. The business, operating since 1988 and providing vending services, remains the target of the inquiry, though authorities have given limited details publicly. Lisbon police are assisting in the probe, and authorities have indicated that more information will be released as the investigation continues. The case is evolving, with authorities urging the public that there is no immediate threat while details are gradually revealed.