roxxy0131 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 CONNECTICUT » APWIRE Three Hartford After-Hours Clubs To Reopen With Strict Controls Associated Press January 23, 2001 HARTFORD Conn. (AP) - Three after-hours "rave" clubs that were closed under a court order after police found the drug ecstasy being sold inside will be allowed to reopen, but with new restrictions. System, The Velvet Night Club and Vibes entered into court ordered settlements Tuesday designed to keep them drug-free, Chief State's Attorney John M. Bailey said Tuesday.The new regulations: require club patrons to be at least 18-years old; prohibit paraphernalia associated with ecstasy use, including surgical masks and pacifiers; require the clubs to close by 5 a.m.; and require the presence of police officers in the clubs at all times they are open."We believe that theses are the toughest restrictions placed on "rave" clubs anywhere in the country and that they are necessary to ensure a drug-free environment for the young people who enjoy this form of entertainment," Bailey said.The closings came after a 10-month investigation into drug sales in the clubs by the Chief State's Attorney's office, Hartford police and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.Bailey said undercover officers were able to make several purchases of ecstasy at the three clubs between April 7, 2000 and December 16, 2000.David Squillante, a co-owner of both Velvet and System, denied that management condoned drug sales and said the clubs were already doing many of the things that Bailey's office demanded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxxy0131 Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 but with all these things going on, and cops being there, why would you want to go back?There must be caution why going to any of these clubs. I'd rather go to NYC and not have to be video taped and under surveilance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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