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Madison police report: state alcohol inspections, drug evidence at downtown bar and Citibar capacity checks

6404069 · October 16, 2025
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Madison Police Department reported that state alcohol inspectors seized contraband at Fusion Smoke & Spirits and that the department will likely seek a drug nuisance abatement; downtown bar checks also found capacity and underage issues at a State Street bar.

Madison Police Department told the Alcohol License Review Committee on Oct. 15 that state division agents recently found contraband at Fusion Smoke & Spirits (36 S. Bassett St.), and that a subsequent search by the Dane County narcotics task force led to evidence that prompted the department to pursue further legal action.

Captain Hans Hartman briefed the committee and said the matter is an ongoing investigation. “After an inspection by the division of alcoholic beverages at Fusion Smoke & Spirits……

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