Police are refusing to say whether bikies are behind an illegal bar in Sydney's CBD where alcohol and possibly drugs were available. Officers raided the York St venue on Monday afternoon where they unearthed a "fully stocked" bar containing about $20,000 worth of alcohol. Superintendent Garry O'Dell says investigations are underway into what the premises were being used for. However, he won't comment on allegations they were being utilised as a Hells Angels clubhouse. "We're seeking to make inquiries with the owner and lease-holder as to what they've been using it for and what they're licensed to use it for," Supt O'Dell told reporters in Sydney on Tuesday. Despite no drugs being found at the venue, he says "there may have been previous drug use on the premises". The bar, located in the basement of an office building, was raided after police received a tip-off. "We received information from people around the building in relation to what was happening in the basement and we've been working with council," Supt O'Dell said. He said the premises were listed as office space, although "from what we've seen it's not being used as office space at the moment". Council workers served a notification of entry on the premises last week. During the raid, police confiscated an estimated $20,000 worth of alcohol from "a fully-stocked bar". The venue is located in the basement of an art deco building, sealed off by a glass door. The hallway features red lighting and the space allegedly contains a pole used by strippers. Supt O'Dell says there are signs of restricted access but police believe a number of functions have taken place there. No arrests have been made.
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