MORENO VALLEY – On December 9, 2024, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that ABC has indefinitely suspended the license of Shark Bar located on Sunnymead Blvd. in Moreno Valley.

ABC agents began an investigation into illegal conduct at Shark Bar in August 2023. During the investigation, undercover agents purchased narcotics from employees and found other violations, which led to ABC filing the accusation.

ABC’s six-count accusation included charges for the sales of cocaine by an employee, the sale of cannabis by an employee, allowing patrons to possess cannabis inside the premises, allowing the negotiations for sale of controlled substances, and excessive calls for service received by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

The revocation decision is stayed for 180 days to allow the license to be transferred to a new owner and a new location. However, the license to sell alcohol at the premises will be suspended during this period, and the premises may no longer serve alcoholic beverages.

“Licensees have an obligation to operate their establishments in a lawful manner.  Any establishment in which laws are being broken and that are a drain on public safety resources may be investigated by ABC agents.  We thank ABC agents for their work in keeping our communities safe,” said California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona.