Two premises have been busted selling alcohol to minors in a police sting in the Nelson Bays area. A total of 20 on and off licensed premises were visited by 17-year-old volunteers in the Nelson, Tahunanui and Stoke area and two sold them alcohol. The Controlled Purchase Operations are carried out to check processes and ensure compliance with the law by licensed premises. Disappointingly two premises sold alcohol to these youths, police said in a statement. Police said any queries could be directed to Sergeant Kyle Bruning, Nelson Bays Alcohol Harm Prevention Officer on (03) 543 9508.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 26, 2017 22:07 UTC