Pubdate: Mon, 15 Dec 2008
Source: Naples Daily News (FL)
Copyright: 2008 Naples Daily News.
Contact:  http://www.naplesnews.com/
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ACTION SENDS CLEAR SIGNAL

Investigators did what they had to do when cracking down on a 
suspected drug activity centered at a popular bar/dining spot in Gulf 
Coast Town Center.

With so much drug activity described by investigators as taking place 
out in the open, in clear view of family clientele and others, four 
employees of Miller's Ale House and 15 others were either arrested or 
sought.  Authorities said it was common to see plastic bags of 
cocaine openly exchanged on the tops of tables and bars.

We'll see how this plays out. For now, allegations of illegal 
activity are just that, allegations. Nothing has been proven in the 
court of law.

Still, until we sort out the truth, strong signals have been sent by 
authorities. With the public shaming of the suspects, whose mug shots 
were posted at the Ale House, and the move by state authorities to 
suspend its alcoholic beverages license, officials were telling 
nightspots large and small to police themselves, or else. 
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