California library shuts down over drug use and public sex between the bookshelves
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A public library in California has shut its doors following months of rampant drug use, robberies and even public sex between the bookshelves as Golden State cities are held hostage by criminals.
The Contra Costa County Libraryβs Antioch Branch that it made the decision to close beginning on Saturday until further notice as the βrepeated dangerous incidentsβ have threatened the safety of its patrons.
βDuring the closure, the Library will be working to implement further security measures so we can reopen as soon as possible,β the library service said in a statement.
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