Florida sushi restaurant owners accused of running drug operation

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A Florida sushi owner has been arrested for allegedly using his restaurant to run a drug-operating
business, police said.

Hai Thanh Bui, 40, of Pinellas Park, was arrested Friday and booked into the Pinellas County Jail on 21
counts, online court records show.

Hai Thanh Bui, 40, of Pinellas Park. Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Hai Thanh Bui, 40, of Pinellas Park. Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

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The arrest came after undercover agents conducted drug purchases from Bui, the Pinellas County
Sheriff’s Office said.

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On Friday, just after 1:20 a.m., Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a search of Bui’s restaurant,
Oishi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi in St. Petersburg, according to an arrest report obtained by WFLA-
TV.

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During the search, deputies discovered a safe containing around 750 grams of cocaine, more than 980
grams of MDMA, 65 grams of ketamine, 10 grams of Adderrall, and 20 grams of oxycodone, according to
the station.

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Deputies also found a recreational property on the vehicle containing several firearms, including two
rifles and six handguns, the arrest report said.

Records indicate Bui was previously convicted in 2004 on drug distribution-related charges, meaning
having firearms in his possession was a felony.

Online court records show Bui remains in custody as of Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t clear if he had
retained an attorney who could comment on his behalf.

Fox News has reached out to the sheriff’s office for comment.