But Huey Watson, the cafe’s licence holder and supervisor, said he was “absolutely bamboozled” by the incident and denied any responsibility. Beveridge Way Bistro in Newton Aycliffe has had its alcohol licence suspended. "Had it not been intercepted by Border Force, it would have made its way to the premises. The council’s licensing committee agreed to suspend the premises' alcohol licence and remove Mr Watson as the cafe’s supervisor pending a full review. Mr Watson reassured customers that the café will continue to trade as normal despite the alcohol licence suspension.