Baltimore Workers Fired In Gambling, Drinking Bust
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Six Baltimore municipal workers and one supervisor have been fired as part of a probe into drinking and gambling on the job.
The employees were among the 13 arrested last month in a bust at a city transportation department shop.
The probe started with a tip to the inspector general's office that some employees were drinking and gambling while at work.
Police documents show that agents found the workers playing dice, recovered nearly $6,000 in cash and found bottles of cognac, wine and beer nearby.
The workers were part of the unit that sets up for festivals and fairs.
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