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Lauchenoirian Guardian

Usera University raid happened after ‘false information’ given
17th February 2020

A search carried out in the early hours of Thursday morning of a student residence block at Usera University was based on ‘false information’, a spokesperson for the Drug Investigation Squad has confirmed. The search of the residence, in which 430 students are living, has been criticised for “alarming” students and being carried out in an “overly-aggressive” manner. The DIS has since confirmed that the information that alleged that a known drug dealer was hiding in the residence was false.

The statement read: “At 5:30am on the 13th February we entered a block of student residences following information we received from a source initially judged credible that the drug lord Henry Terrence was located in the building. Following a search in which no evidence was discovered, we re-evaluated our analysis of the initial information and discovered it was false. We are deeply sorry for any alarm caused to the residents of the building.”

However, an online post has been circulating which went viral, claiming that the drug story is a “cover-up”, and the raid was really to catch a so-called “Aurora”, a Kerlian sleeper agent sent to infiltrate Lauchenoiria, and that the Aurora managed to escape across the Kvaskm border. While this rumour has gained a lot of traction, and has been reposted by Paul Doberman, Lauchenoiria First leader, it is uncorroborated.

The Usera University Union, known locally as Triple U, has condemned the raid, claiming that it was “overreach” on the part of the DIS, and that more investigation should have been carried out before the raid happened. They have also offered support to any student affected by the raid who was upset. Witnesses of the raid claimed it felt “like when the Kerlians came”, referencing the Kerlian invasion of the city in 2018.

The DIS has promised a full investigation into their operating practices in light of this incident, however two separate protests are still taking place outside one of their buildings in Usera – one calling for drug legalisation, and another for “less authoritarian” search practices. Seven individuals have been arrested at the legalisation protest for possession of illegal substances.