 The Surrey Together project is aimed at tackling underage drinking |
An undercover operation in Guildford by police and trading standards found only one of seven shops tested sold alcohol to an underage shopper. The result is being hailed as a success for a three-year project to crack down on underage drinking and antisocial behaviour in the Surrey town.
"Our message is finally getting through to retailers," said trading standards officer Jennifer Allen.
An �80 penalty notice was issued to a staff member at the shop concerned.
Driving licence
The 16-year-old girl test shopper was sent to buy alcohol last month.
"Retailers should be asking young customers for ID in the form of a driving licence or passport - no ID then no sale," said Ms Allen.
"It is very disappointing when illegal sales take place but on this occasion I am happy that only one of the shops targeted sold alcohol to our underage volunteer."
The three-year project is being run by the Surrey Together team, made up of a police sergeant, three community support officers, a trading standards officer and a youth development adviser.
As well as working with retailers to reduce sales of alcohol to underage teenagers, the team has been working with young people to prevent anti-social behaviour.
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