NORTH CAROLINA — A long-term investigation into alleged drug and alcohol violations at a Greensboro cocktail bar has resulted in more than 150 criminal charges, according to authorities.
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE), with assistance from the Greensboro Police Department, executed four search warrants Sunday morning as part of the investigation tied to multiple businesses in the city.
Officials said the investigation began in fall 2025 after receiving complaints involving Pura Vida Cocktail Bar and Restaurant, located at 221 S. Elm St. Investigators said they uncovered evidence that employees and patrons were allegedly involved in the sale and trafficking of illegal drugs during business operations and at other locations…