A search warrant was executed early Monday morning at a Lehighton business for operating without having a valid liquor license.

The Lehighton Borough Police Department posted Monday afternoon on its Facebook page that at around 2:15 a.m., officers of the Lehighton Borough Police Department assisted the Pennsylvania State Police — Liquor Control Enforcement Division, with the execution of a search warrant at the Pleasure Lounge, 201 N. First St.

“As part of a joint, ongoing department investigation, information was received which identified the above business, as operating without having a valid liquor license,” borough police Chief Troy Abelovsky said. “During this operation, a preliminary estimate of $8,000 worth of alcohol was confiscated and numerous administrative fines are set to be imposed on PA Liquor Control Enforcement Unit.”

Abelovsky said a similar search warrant was executed back in April by the Lehighton Borough Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police — Liquor Control Enforcement Division.

“That evening, over $25,000 worth of alcohol was confiscated, and fines were imposed by the PLCE,” he said. “In 2023, Lehighton Borough Police Department received 61 service-related calls, and over 40 service calls this year, at the Pleasure Lounge.”

Abelovsky said call ranges from loud music complaints to active violent disturbances with weapons.

“Safety for residents and visitors to Lehighton Borough is paramount,” he said. “The Lehighton Borough Police Department will continue to work with the PA Liquor Control Board to designate this business as a “Nuisance Bar.” If this business is classified as a “Nuisance Bar,” it would prohibit the owners from renewing their currently expired liquor license.”