Balcony Bar, Sin lives on the side
It's targeted. Another Oglobo report from 6/5/13 paints an unflattering picture. Highlights of the report: In July the Pope's stage will be in front of Balcony, (I thought they built the stage in front of Copacabana Palace.) Comparing it to Sodom and Gomorra. Comparing it to Club Help. Minors and homeless congregate in the area, many on drugs, occasionally committing robberies. Robberies that are not reported to Police. Residents of the expensive apartments are complaining of the noise, and crime, and how that is lowering property values. Report points out the fact that Balcony's not to be open from 1a to 5a, but operates 24hrs. At least 40 patrons of Balcony are currently being investigated for trafficking in minors. Along with Balcony, they're looking at other bars, hotels and taxi drivers involvement. About 2 weeks ago, a gang of garota's and TV's, who frequented Balcony, were arrested for using knockout drugs, 'Boa noite, Cinderela, ' on unsuspecting customers.
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Per Odia, Balcony was closed because the Police want to know how it operates and its Legal conditions. They're probably looking to see if any violations warrant a permanent closure.
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