Neighbor complaints lead police to illegal speakeasy in Frankford: Police

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Saturday, November 28, 2020
Philadelphia police uncover illegal speakeasy
Neighbor complaints led police to an alleged illegal speakeasy in Frankford on Friday.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Neighbor complaints led police to an alleged illegal speakeasy in Philadelphia's Frankford section on Friday.

From the outside, the building on the 4200 block of Leiper Street looks like an autobody shop. On the inside, police tell Action News they uncovered a gambling, prostitution ring.

Chopper 6 was overhead as officers conducted their investigation.

Police have not yet released any further details at this time.