Houston Police Arrest 12 in After-Hours Club Raid

After-Hours Club Raid in North Houston

• 🎯 Houston Police Department executed a search warrant at Plaza 45 nightclub, an after-hours establishment operating illegally.
• 💡 The club was found to be selling alcoholic beverages after 2:00 a.m., a violation of its permit.
• 🔍 Undercover agents made multiple purchases on several occasions, leading to the warrant.

Arrests and Confiscations

• ⚖️ A total of 12 people were arrested during the operation.
• 🍻 Arrests included four bartenders and two managers for serving alcohol, the owner for serving alcohol, and two security guards for lacking proper licenses.
• 👤 Three additional individuals were arrested due to outstanding warrants.
• 💧 All illicit beverages were confiscated and will be disposed of according to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.

Property Compliance and Future Actions

• 🏢 The owner of the real property (strip center) will be informed about the illegal club and required to bring the property into compliance.
• 📈 This raid is part of a larger effort by HPD to address violence and illegal operations at after-hours clubs across the city.
• 🤝 HPD collaborates with mutual aid partners, including the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, State Controllers Office, District Attorney's Office, Constables, Houston Fire Department, Public Works, and the Health Department for regulatory enforcement.
• 📝 Follow-up actions will involve the State Controllers Office regarding tax implications and potential charges for business records and licenses.
• 🚗 The arrested individuals will be booked at the Harris County Jail downtown.