Crime & Safety
17 Arrested In OC 'Bikini Café' Bust, Police Say
The hoard of people were arrested after police said an Orange County coffee shop was operating as a "bikini café."
GARDEN GROVE, CA — Seventeen people were arrested after police busted an Orange County coffee shop that they say was operating as a so-called "bikini café" in violation of city codes.
The arrests stem from an investigation into DD Café on 10552 McFadden Ave in Garden Grove, where officers found employees serving customers while wearing bikinis or in various states of undress, according to The Orange County Register.
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According to KTLA 5, among the 17 arrested on Thursday, Feb. 5 include two of the café's owners.
Garden Grove Police Sgt. Nick Jenson said the business violated municipal codes related to public nudity, business operations and alcohol regulations.
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The business was closed and red-tagged due to undisclosed building violations, according to police.
No further information was immediately available.
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