The man later admitted this, and claimed that he had stopped dealing drugs since the raid.

As for the city's murder rate since the raid, it has climbed steadily.

At least two other firms have lost partners since the raid.

In the weeks since the raid some of the American intelligence statements have proved wrong.

Since the raid no one ventured out of town, day or night, without a rifle.

Mr. Gardner says two things have changed since the raid.

His American relatives have not seen or spoken to him since the raid, though they predict he will return to them one day.

According to his watch only four hours had passed since the raid on the restaurant.

Such assignments have been routine in schools since the raid, a mother said.

They said that since the raid, they have changed procedures.