Sydney hotel shut down for 72 hours for second time over alleged drug dealing

The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville has been closed down again after authorities claimed to have detected illicit drug use and multiple intoxicated patrons

A hotel in Sydney’s inner west has been dealt a second closure order in just over a month due to continuing concerns about drug use and intoxicated patrons.

The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville was served the 72-hour closure order, which will prevent it from opening over the weekend, at 7pm on Friday.

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