The people were packed into ‘La Cafe’ in Paterson on Saturday night for a birthday party.
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The invitations instructed people to bring masks, but officers said no one was wearing one.
Police accused the owners of locking the doors to try to sneak alcohol out the back.
Police seized 8 hookahs and various hookah accessories, as well as bottles of alcohol and card sets from the establishment.
Officials report there were no fire alarms in the lounge.
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