WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and SportsTicket scalpers #1 police priority at Lambeau

GREEN BAY (WKOW)--One downside to the Packers' recent success is a boom in the number of illegal ticket scalpers.

Police say there are typically five to ten illegal scalpers selling tickets at the games.

But recently, there are 30 to 40 each game. The growing problem is now a top priority for local police officers.

The Ashwaubenon Public Safety Department plans to increase its officer presence in designated scalping areas by four times for the playoffs.

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