Crime Raids On Budapest's Downtown Nightlife

  • 20 May 2019 7:33 AM
  • Hungary Around the Clock
Crime Raids On Budapest's Downtown Nightlife
Several people including wanted criminals were arrested during raids conducted by 110 police officers in nightlife spots in the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Districts last Friday night.

Police arrested eight people, two of whom were selling and three of whom were in possession of drugs. Three people were arrested with warrants having been issued against them. 

Seven downtown entertainment spots were inspected in the raid. 

Budapest Police will continue checking downtown service industry establishments in the near future, the police statement reads.


MTI Photo: Krizsán Csaba

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