Police are disappointed by the illegal sale of alcohol to minors in an operation in Auckland City District last night.
Four out of eight on-licensed premises targeted in the controlled purchase operation were caught selling alcohol to minors - one minor as young as 15.
Last night’s operation comes just a month after five premises in the western area of Auckland City District, sold alcohol to minors in a separate controlled purchased operation.
“It’s really disappointing and frustrating that we continue to have premises seemingly flout the law and their obligations,” says Inspector Gary Davey, Auckland City Police District Prevention Manager.
Inspector Davey says only one of the four premises which sold alcohol to minors last night requested identification. The identifications clearly showed the minors’ ages.
The four premises - located in Ellerslie, Panmure and Newmarket - will be prosecuted under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act.
“The message needs to start getting through - if you sell alcohol to minors you will be dealt with in the strongest way possible,” says Inspector Davey.
The final outcome will be determined by the Alcohol Regulatory Licensing Authority.
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Kim Chambers 021 911 967/NZ Police