Police in clamp down on under age drinking in the Porthmadog
area.
13/08/2012
Police in the Porthmadog area are continuing to address the
issue of the sale of alcohol to persons under 18. As part of this
process, regular test purchasing exercises are carried out in order
to prevent and reduce under age drinking in the area.
Police conducted an Operation on Friday
3rd August in the Criccieth, Porthmadog and
Penrhyndeudraeth areas. A total of twenty one on licensed premises
were visited. Of these, eight were found to sell alcohol to a
person under age.
Sgt Steve Edge from the Neighbourhood Policing
Team commented “These operations are conducted to ensure that
Licensees and their staff are fulfilling their obligations in terms
of the specific licensing objective of protecting children from
harm, as well as contributing to the reduction of alcohol related
crime and disorder on the streets. As can be seen, staff at the
majority of the premises are challenging and requesting proof of
age and they are to be commended for this.
The licensees of the premises that failed will
be dealt with under the licensing enforcement process. The persons
selling the alcohol have been issued with £80 Fixed Penalty
Notices.
Licensees, their staff, the Licensing
authority and the Police have equally important parts to play in
promoting the four fundamental objectives of the licensing act. By
conducting these operations we can work with them to address any
failings and ensure that they are working towards achieving the
aims of the act.”