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UK: Police raid on cafe Jo Breach Worthing Herald Thursday 29 May 2003 Ten people have been arrested during the latest in a string of raids on alleged cannabis cafes in Worthing. Police seized cash and suspected controlled drugs from Buddy's in Brougham Road yesterday afternoon. The raid was part of Operation Harrow, a crackdown on cafes in the town which are said to be run in the style of Amsterdam coffee shops. It follows the closure of premises in Victoria Road last week and of the Bongchuffa cafe last year, as well as recent high-visibility police action in the area. This included officers stopping and searching people leaving the cafes. Detective Inspector Nigel Brown, who is leading the investigation, said: "The operation should be taken as an indication of our determination. Asset seizure orders will be applied for and further arrests will be made as evidence is gathered. Our investigation continues." Residents welcomed yesterday's raid. A spokesman for the East Worthing Action Group said: "This raid is long overdue but very welcome as nobody around here wants the cafe." He said just hours after officers left, a notice went up in the cafe window saying 'open as usual tomorrow'. The spokesman said: "Now we want to see police do a bit more and actually close it down." Their fears were backed by Worthing Council leader Sheila Player, who said police were taking the matter very seriously. Of the ten people arrested, eight have been cautioned, one released on bail and another released without charge. A number of people have been charged with offences relating to the operation of alleged cannabis cafes and are awaiting trial.
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