Merkur Slots has applied to move from 12 High Street to 41 George Street but faces scrutiny after a shooting occurred just outside its current premises. Despite implementing heightened security measures at the High Street location, Merkur representatives assured that their new site would not require additional security as they believe there is no threat present. Legal counsel Gerald Gouriet argued the previous shooting was unrelated to the casino. The licensing meeting discussed security protocols, with concerns raised about adequate measures to prevent potential incidents at the new location.
What needs to be done now to prevent retaliation on the High Street doesn't need to be done on George Street.
The particular Merkur branch was unrelated to the shooting and simply acted as a circumstantial backdrop to the incident.
The idea of having more than one SIA doorman on site is not proportionate' and akin to cracking a nut with a sledgehammer.
While weapons are taken into nightclubs, there has not been a similar threat seen in this area.
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