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Islington Tribune - by TOM FOOT
Published:24 December 2008

Police target pubs and clubs weapons

UNDERCOVER police officers have targeted 13 pubs and clubs in the borough as part of a crackdown on people carrying guns and knives into venues.
Codenamed “Argon”, the Met’s Christmas operation has involved conducting spot checks on door staff to ensure they are keeping clubbers safe.
Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Ball, who is in charge of the operation, said: “Argon is about keeping people safe as they go out to enjoy themselves in London’s pubs and clubs this Christmas time. The overwhelming majority of venues are safely and professionally run.
“The licensing industry knows only too well the devastating impact a shooting or stabbing can have. We’re focusing our attention on supporting bar managers in making searching as robust as can be and in identifying those places with lax security that cast a shadow over the responsible trade.”

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