 Trading standards were targeting under age drink sales |
Teenagers have been sent into shops in North East Lincolnshire in a bid to crack-down on underage drink sales. An operation by licensing authorities saw youngsters being sent into 14 off-licences to buy alcohol.
In 21 cases, the 15 and 16-year-olds were illegally sold alcohol, and the shops involved could now face losing their licences.
Some licensees are now calling for tougher measures to stop youngsters from drinking in the streets.
It is the second operation of its kind in the area after three shops in the Preston Road area of Hull were caught selling alcohol to 15-year-olds at the beginning of April.
Councillors say more exercises are now planned as part of their efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour.
The move comes after residents complained about the problem of underage drinkers on the streets.
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