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Linehan said he was met by five armed officers, sparking a backlash from some public figures and politicians, and inflaming a fierce debate about policing and free speech.

But his decision caused a political crisis in Thailand, inflaming tensions over their border, which last month erupted into a five-day war that killed more than 40 people.

Johnson added that the "unlawful deployment" could "inflame tensions between residents and law enforcement", and threaten the progress the city has made in reducing crime.

The restrictions mostly make sense: coffee can spike stress, eggs and wheat affect blood sugar, meat can inflame, and some fruits and vegetables irritate sensitive stomachs.

The troops saw little action, and local leaders said the deployment was unnecessary and only served to inflame tensions.