West Midlands police raided a clandestine nightclub with about 150 people, and police officers were confronted by drug dealers. Another operation hit an underground bar called ‘The Covid Arms’.
The operation, near Birmingham’s Jewelery Quarter, was conducted on Sunday morning. Police deployed thermal imaging drones to track people trying to escape from the roof, according to their own report.
It is estimated that 150 people were found spread over two floors of the establishment, with about a third of them managing to escape. The police imposed fines of £ 200 ($ 280) on 70 visitors, while the DJ could face a fine of £ 10,000 ($ 14,000).
The illegal nightclub had its own gym, recording studio and VIP area. Keeping the building under control had difficulties for law enforcement. Some policemen were shot with bottles and one suffered minor injuries when people trying to escape broke a door.
A separate attack on Saturday night was carried out in the British city of Dudley Port. The owner of an illegal club, which they found in a workshop – which was called ‘The Covid Arms’, no less – received a £ 1,000 ($ 1,400) fine. A dozen customers were dismissed with a warning after receiving lectures on the dangers of Covid-19, according to images released by the police.
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