Four Ybor City bartenders have been arrested as part of a Tampa Police department drug sting, called “Operation Last Call,” where police bought drugs ranging from cocaine to Adderall at several clubs and bars in the area.
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The Sting
Police said that the suspects worked as servers, bartenders, and promoters at the following Ybor City businesses:
- Southern Nights Club
- White Lie Bar
- Coyote Ugly Saloon
- Tangra Nightclub
Drugs were passed to customers inside shot glasses, under serving trays, and inside receipt holders. All involved were arrested on drug charges occurring within 1,000 feet of a church as these businesses are all found in close proximity to Relevant Church, which is located less than a block away from 7th Ave.
Arrests
Tampa Police say that the following people have been arrested as part of “Operation Last Call.”
- Southern Nights: Brandon Brinson, 33, was arrested on two charges of delivery of a controlled substance.
- Tangra Night Club: Carlos Diaz, 33, was arrested on one count of delivery of a controlled substance.
- White Lie Bar: Promise Toby, 30, was arrested on three counts of delivery of a controlled substance, a failure to appear charge, operating an unregistered vehicle, and driving with a suspended license.
- Coyote Ugly Saloon: Ashley Poole, 32, was arrested on two counts of delivery of a controlled substance.
Tampa police also expect to arrest two more people.
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