The Strathearn Pub’s business licence has been revoked, following a report submitted by Edmonton’s Public Safety Compliance Team that details ongoing noise, weapons and violence complaints, including an undercover drug operation by the Edmonton Police Service.
A three-month EPS investigation into alleged drug trafficking at the south-side neighbourhood pub culminated in the arrest of its owner and a staff member last March. The EPS Public Safety Compliance Team subsequently conducted follow-up investigations surrounding those arrests.
The PSCT is comprised of EPS members and partners from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and the City of Edmonton Bylaws and Licences.
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“This particular establishment has a lengthy history with the Edmonton Police Service, the PSCT and that community,” said Jacob Montgomery, Sgt. with PSCT. “The vast majority of night spots in our city comply with industry regulations and the criminal code. It’s the few that compromise the safety of the surrounding community and general public that we’re addressing.”
Strathearn Pub’s licence was revoked by the City’s Chief Licensing Officer on Aug. 24, 2014, following a detailed report submitted by the Public Safety Compliance Team.
The proprietor of the Strathearn Pub has appealed the decision and as such, the establishment can remain open until a decision is rendered by the Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee.
A three-month EPS investigation into alleged drug trafficking at the south-side neighbourhood pub culminated in the arrest of its owner and a staff member last March. The EPS Public Safety Compliance Team subsequently conducted follow-up investigations surrounding those arrests.
The PSCT is comprised of EPS members and partners from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and the City of Edmonton Bylaws and Licences.
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