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Seven men were arrested at a Brownsville nightclub after police executed a search and arrest warrant early Sunday morning.
According to a post on the Brownsville Police Department’s Facebook page, police collaborated with the Texas Department of Public Safety to execute the warrants at 2:50 a.m. at “The Palace” nightclub located in the 1600 block of Ruben M. Torres Boulevard as part of an ongoing investigation into “the nightclub’s activities.”
“‘The Palace’ nightclub was found to be in violation of City of Brownsville Ordinances by operating after hours without a permit and for violations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) regulations for supplying alcohol beyond permitted hours,” the post read. “Additionally, the investigation revealed the establishment’s involvement in the sale of illegal narcotics.”
The seven men who were arrested included 43-year-old Jaime Ruvuelta, who owns the nightclub. He was charged with five counts of Alcoholic Beverage Code Violation, a class A misdemeanor.
An employee was also arrested and charged with two counts of Alcoholic Beverage Code Violation, a class A misdemeanor. The other men who were arrested face charges of possession of a controlled substance PG 1 “cocaine,” possession of marijuana and public intoxication.
Following the arrests, a search of the premises revealed abandoned narcotics throughout the nightclub, according to the Facebook post.
“The Brownsville Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety emphasize the importance of adhering to City Ordinances and state regulations,” the post read. “These actions reflect our commitment to ensuring public safety and maintaining the integrity of local businesses.”
