Texas ABC inquiry could lead to Twin Liquors shutdown--possible ties to Yassine Enterprises
Austin-based Twin Liquors could be forced to shut down by a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission investigation – and the company says the agency suspects it of having ties to notorious local nightclub operator Yassine Enterprises.
The claims, made in a newly filed lawsuit, are the first public confirmation that investigators are looking into links between Twin Liquors and Yassine Enterprises. Three members of the Yassine family were accused by federal agents of a variety of drug trafficking, money laundering and weapons charges in 2012 and are now serving time in federal prison.
In documents obtained by the American-Statesman, attorneys for Twin Liquors say the TABC is seeking to revoke the company’s liquor permits because state and federal investigators believe Twin Liquors had dealings with Yassine Enterprises. Such a move could force the chain, which operates more than 20 area stores, to shut down, the lawsuit claims.
The suit, filed in Travis County District Court, contends that Twin Liquors has been denied access to documents, has been prevented from questioning witnesses and that the TABC has exceeded its statutory authority.
More at http://www.mystatesman.com/news/business/twin-liquors-says-tabc-inquiry-could-lead-to-shutd/nfHkD/ .
[font color=green]There are numerous threads in the Texas Group that I've posted about Yassine Enterprises for additional reference.[/font]